Early Years Educator Apprentice
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Company: Kateys Nursery & Pre-School Kingston
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Location: Kingston, KT2 6EF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £320.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01646
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Application Deadline Date: 19/12/2025
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Start Date: 05/01/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours Monday - Friday on a rotating shift pattern
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career that involves changing and shaping lives? At Katey's Nursery & Pre-School Kingston you will cultivate a nurturing environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive as an early years apprentice, earning while you learn with the support of a talented team. Salary rise following successful probation period.
Qualifications Required
GCSE's Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent preferred
Personal Qualities
Kind
Caring
Willing to learn
A passion for a career in childcare
Skills Required
Organised
Ability to prioritise
The ability to work as part of a team
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 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
Progression to Room Lead
Vacancy Detail
At Katey’s House Nursery & Pre-School the friendly, collaborative and professional culture is grounded by leading practices and the belief that work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. We offer a welcoming workplace that encourages professional development and fosters a love of learning. Our talented team are known for their skills, knowledge, experience and teamwork.
As a Level 3 early years apprentice you will;
• Assist in the delivery of a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment for children.
• Support qualified nursery staff in implementing educational activities and programs.
• Help with daily routines including meal times, nap times, and personal hygiene.
• Foster positive interactions with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and physical development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the nursery environment.
• Observe and report any changes in children's behaviour or health to senior staff.
• Participate in training and development opportunities as required.
• Participate in Katey’s Nursery & Pre-school community events as necessary.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Prepare the children for their naps and monitoring whilst they sleep.
• Attend relevant training enriching their knowledge of early childhood learning.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with our families to enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
Benefits of Katey's Nurseries
• £8 per hour on appointment increasing to £9 after 12 week competency check
• Enhanced holiday - 28 days (including bank holidays) plus 3 days Christmas closure
• Discounted childcare
• Free meals provided whilst on shift
• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular staff social events
• Recognition initiatives
Other Information
Enhanced DBS required