Childcare Apprenticeship - Barking

Barney Bear Nursery Barking

England (IG11 9LR)

Closes on Monday 9 November 2026

Posted on 5 October 2026

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Summary

Barney Bears Nursery are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator L3.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (Shifts Between 07:30AM-16:00PM)

42 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 2026

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

We are looking for candidates who are reliable, with great determination, motivation and enthusiasm. Someone who is flexible and able to work as part of a team, with good communication skills. Shows a willingness to learn further by attending training. You'll be able to support and encourage the overall development of the children by ensuring their well-being, development and individual need are being met at all times and to safeguard all children within our care. You will assist in learning and implementing appropriate activities and learning opportunities for age specific children with the ability to adapt accordingly to the children’s individual needs, interests, abilities, understanding etc.


Your role will include; 


Plan and implement appropriate activities to meet the needs of the children's age and stage of development.

  • Ensure children are safeguarded at all times.
  • Ensure the company's Values and Visions are upheld.
  • To maintain detailed records of the children’s day-to-day activities to ensure daily handovers can take place between practitioner and parent/carer
  • To follow the room routines and instructions given by the room leader and management

    Benefits include; 

    Staff to entitled to annual leave throughout the year. Well-being days are often awarded to staff throughout the year also, to take and use on top of their annual leave as additional days off from work


    Where you'll work

    Upney Lane
    Barking
    England
    England
    IG11 9LR

    • Training

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

    Training provider

    PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    Training course

    Early years educator (level 3)

    Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

    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

    At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3 Apprenticeship.

    Requirements

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

    Skills

    • Creative
    • Initative
    • Non judgemental,

    Other requirements

    The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

    About this employer

    Barney Bears Nursery was established in April 2004. Barney Bears Nursery prides itself on word of mouth and our reputation. We have an overwhelming demand and a healthy waiting list. We have nurseries across the boroughs of Newham and Barking and Dagenham. The company continues to grow and develop.

    After this apprenticeship

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

    There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    Shaping Lives recruitment team

    apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk

    08004220588

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057286.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 9 November 2026

    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.