Early Years Educator Apprentice
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Company: Creative Explorers Day Nursery
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Location: London, N8 7BS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £12.21 and £13.85
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01402
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2025
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Start Date: 03/11/2025
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: 4 days a week 7:30 -6
Brief Description
Are you looking for a chance to earn and learn whilst changing lives? As an early years apprentice at Creative Explorers Day Nursery you'll be supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of children through play-based activities, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment promoting social, emotional, and educational growth.
Qualifications Required
Maths & English Grade 4
Early years level 2 - desirable
Pay would be between 12.21 and 13.85 depending on experience and qualification.
Personal Qualities
Reliable, responsible, and committed to maintaining high standards of care.
Flexible and adaptable to meet the varying needs of children and the setting.
Enthusiastic, creative, and able to inspire children’s curiosity and learning.
Skills Required
Strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Good communication skills with children, families, and colleagues.
Patience, empathy, and the ability to nurture children’s individual needs.
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Opportunities to progress into senior practitioner, room leader, or management roles within early years settings.
Potential to specialise in areas such as special educational needs (SEN), speech and language support, or early years curriculum development.
Pathways to gain further professional qualifications, including Level 3 or Level 4 Early Years Educator certifications.
Vacancy Detail
Creative Explorers Day Nursery provides high-quality childcare for children aged 12 weeks to four years.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.
This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced nursery management team.
As an apprentice, you will;
• Play a key role in supporting children’s safety, learning, and development
• Building strong partnerships with families
• Work in partnership with families and colleagues to observe, assess, and meet each child’s individual needs
Your responsibilities will include -
• Planning and leading engaging educational activities
• Acting as a key person for individual children
• Maintaining developmental records
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
You will also be expected to follow safeguarding procedures, complete mandatory training, attend staff meetings and parent evenings, and uphold the nursery’s high standards at all times.