Nursery Assistant Apprentice

LITTLE JANNAH DAYCARE NURSERY LTD.

London (SE19 3DF)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 May 2026

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Summary

Join our team as an apprentice and help create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and thrive. You’ll support staff, work collaboratively, and build strong relationships with parents to ensure every child’s needs are met while gaining valuable skills and experience in childcare.

• Wage:

  £19,032 a year

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  The hourly rate is £10 per hour

• Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:45am to 6:00pm (1hr lunch break unpaid).

  36 hours 36 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 July 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

Main Duties

• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interests of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members).
• To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journal and share these with parents, carers, and other key adults in the child’s life.
• Support all staff and engage positively as part of a staff team.
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day‑to‑day caring and early learning needs.
• To ensure the provision of a high‑quality environment to meet the needs of individual children, with an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
• To advise the manager/deputy of any concerns, for example regarding children, parents, or the safety of the environment, while preserving confidentiality as required.
• To be involved in out‑of‑hours activities, for example training, monthly staff meetings, summer fair, etc.
• To be flexible within the working practices of the setting, undertaking other reasonable duties where required, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, and cleaning of equipment.
• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophies are fulfilled.
• To read, understand, and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
• To develop your role within the team, particularly in relation to being a key person.
• To maintain complete confidentiality regarding any information about children, their families, or other staff obtained as part of your role.
• To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both during and outside of working hours.
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To carry out any ad hoc duties around the nursery as required.

Essential Requirement

Applicants must hold GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications), including English and Mathematics.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Where you'll work

264 Grange Road 264 Grange Road
London
SE19 3DF

Training

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

Training provider

CROYDON COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

This apprenticeship combines hands-on experience with regular training through a college or approved training provider. At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to study and professional development. It is a higher-level programme designed for those aiming to progress into senior roles within early childhood education.

More training information

• Day Release (online remote delivery).
• off-the-job training (minimum of 6 hours per week).
• End-point assessment to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-5)
• Maths (grade 4-5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About this employer

Little Jannah Daycare Nursery

Caring for your little one is our priority. We provide reliable childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Rich Learning Environment: Helping children reach their full potential through tailored learning experiences.

Parent Partnership: Two parents’ evenings per year to share progress, reports, and next steps.

Forest School Programme: Builds confidence, independence, empathy, and physical fitness, led by a qualified trainer following strict safeguarding policies.

Our Values

Fair • Kind • Open • Honest • Creative • Playful • Respectful • Approachable • Professional • Grounded

https://www.littlejannahdaycare-nursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Perkbox benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Coaching & career progression
• Company events
• Mental Health Awareness Day: healthy snacks, relaxation music, extra break time
• Shout-Out Board for recognition

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the course, the apprentice will be offered a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CROYDON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028992.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)