Nursery Educator Apprentice South Kensington
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Company: Kinderzimmer - South Kensington
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Location: London, SW7 4SE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,396.80 per month
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01744
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Application Deadline Date: 27/02/2026
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Start Date: 02/03/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Kinderzimmer Nursery Playground could be the perfect place for you! Theyre offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Level 3 Educator Apprenticeship at our South Kensington. Join us in delivering outstanding childcare and early education, and make a real difference in the lives of young children.Start your journey with Kinderzimmerapply today!
Qualifications Required
Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.
Experience of working in a childcare is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop
Personal Qualities
Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
Punctuality
Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
Patience
Reliability and trustworthiness
A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
Skills Required
Enthusiasm for working with young children
An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
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
Opportunities to progress within the group
Vacancy Detail
At Kinderzimmer, we are committed to creating high-quality learning environments that place the child and their developmental needs at the centre of everything we do.
We are currently seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our team on a 40-hour-per-week contract, working on a rota between 7:30am and 6:30pm.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional education and childcare by planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, maintaining achievement records, and supporting the integration of children with special needs.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues and families, uphold nursery policies, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities also include attending training and meetings, supporting inspections, safeguarding children, and assisting with daily routines such as meal preparation, toileting, and cleaning.
We offer a generous benefits package including 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, nursery closure during Christmas week, a dedicated Wellness Day, an annual subscription to Fiit for home workouts, a discount membership card with a free tastecard, and access to Flick, a leading training platform offering CPD-accredited courses to support your ongoing professional development.
Other Information
This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.