Apprentice Early Years Educator - Little Wings Big Dreams - DA16 3PB

LITTLE WINGS BIG DREAMS LTD

WELLING (DA16 3PB)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

The EYP will work as part of team with other staff to care for the children in the setting and to provide activities and experiences to engage them in their learning and development. They will follow the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and will be part of the OFSTED inspection process.

Wage

£24,336 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Shifts tbc

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

1 year

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

· To effectively deliver the requirements of the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (working together with other team members)

 

· To keep records of key children’s development and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life. (as per the settings procedures)

 

·To ensure the setting meet the needs of the individual children having an awareness of any Protected Characteristics such as disabilities, family cultures and medical needs.

 

·To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers and to ensure day-to-day caring and early learning needs are met to a high level

 

·To advise Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead of any concerns, e.g., over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary

 

· To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the role and the safe running of the setting to include Safeguarding.

 

· Support all adults and engage as a team working together to fulfil the aims of the setting.

 

· To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

 

· To develop your role within the team, especially about being an EYP

 

·        To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g., training, staff meetings, etc.

 

· To keep any information confidential regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job GDPR and Data Protection Act.

 

· To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to always uphold its standards, both in work hours and outside.

 

· To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed in accordance with the nurseries aims and objectives.

 

· To work in partnership with management to review and update the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

 

· To ensure high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained; to report any issues.

 

· To adhere to Government and Public Health England legislation and guidance around diseases, i.e., Covid-19

 

. To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Training, etc.

Where you'll work

43 - 45
BELLEGROVE ROAD
WELLING
DA16 3PB

Training

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

Training provider

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • or equivalent English (grade 4+)
  • or equivalent Maths (grade 4+)

Apprenticeship in:

Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

Our ethos is to provide a warm and nurturing home from home environment, where children feel loved and valued. Our aim is to ensure we make each day a learning adventure where children feel inspired and limitless. Where discovery and exploration enables us to grow our wings and reach the sky: reaching our full potential.

https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Maryellen Wood

maryellen.wood@eden-ts.com

01924 907 338

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043958.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)