Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a bright individual to join our tight knit team, you will be working with children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. Duties will include, providing an excellent range of activities, preparation of food for breakfast, snacks and afternoon tea and assisting with clearing away food and washing pots, including use of the dishwasher. Our nursery offers a range of activities within the extensive facilities. Earn up to £10 per hour and gain your Level 3 Early Years qualification!

Wage

£18,200 a year

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30% discount off Oyster card

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties will include:

To assist the chef with the Kids Planet Food Management System and running of the nursery kitchen
To engage in all elements of your apprenticeship programme

Key Areas:

Food hygiene and cleanliness
Food preparation and cooking
Control and management of food allergens and dietary requirements
Due diligence - evidencing controls by documenting everything you do
Working by Kids Planet company values and our code of ethics

Main Duties:

Attend all internal training and work with the chef in gaining the competencies outlined in the Food Management System Training Pack
Work with the chef and nursery manager in preparation of weekly menu's, catering for all children, taking account of any special dietary needs
Assist with the management if food allergens in the kitchen, helping to ensure controls are implemented
Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving at correct temperatures
Assist with maintaining adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions
Assist with food ordering and stocktaking
Assist with kitchen cleaning according to the kitchen cleaning schedule, including schedules for cleaning equipment and appliances
Assist with clearing away food and washing pots, including use of the dishwasher
Be vigilant as to your own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others in the workplace
Ensure your own personal hygiene is impeccable

General:

Adhere to the company procedures including attendance at meetings, preparation of reports and any other duties as required from time to time
Ensure the company's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times

Where you'll work

1 Bourne Hill
London
N13 4DA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

Level 3 Early Years Educator
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
Paediatric First Aid Training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

St John’s Nursery has operated from St John’s Church Hall in Palmers Green for over 50 years and has been enjoyed by generations of families within the local residential area. The nursery is located with easy access to local community schools, libraries, transport and shops. We provide care and education for young children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. Our nursery offers a range of activities within the extensive facilities. Our two halls and an outdoor area enable young children to experience a full of activities with the aim of enriching and enhancing their development in a safe enclosed environment with professional supervision.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate can possibly progress into employment or onto further training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena Valydon

svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

07495 464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000111113.

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Closes on Thursday 25 September 2025

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