Childcare Apprenticeship - Edmonton

BCD CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT LTD

LONDON (N18 2HN)

Closes in 22 days (Saturday 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 January 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Nursery Apprentice to join our early years team.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day care and learning of children, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (Shifts Range Between 8.00am - 5.30pm)

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 February 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Join our passionate and dedicated nursery team, working in a nurturing, inclusive, and child-focused environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Early Years education while working towards a recognised qualification. You will be actively involved in the care, development, and learning of children aged 6months - 5yrs, following safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.

Day Responsibilities: 

  • Providing high-quality care for children, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being
  • Supporting children’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Encouraging and guiding children to learn new skills through play and planned activities
  • Promoting and maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment
  • Learning on the job while completing coursework and assessments for your qualification

Where you'll work

2 LAWRENCE ROAD
LONDON
N18 2HN

Training

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

Training provider

SWIFT ACI

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Pass)
  • Maths (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Childcare (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • Creative
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

About this employer

At Dreams for You Nursery and Day Care, we believe that every child is unique and full of potential. Our mission is to nurture their growth, inspire their imagination, and create a safe, loving environment where they can thrive. From their first steps to their early explorations, we are here every step of the way, offering care that feels like home. Why Choose Us? Warm and Nurturing Environment: We provide a caring, safe space where children feel loved and secure. Individualized Learning: Every child has their own dreams. We tailor our approach to support their unique development. Experienced Caregivers: Our team is passionate about early childhood education, dedicated to helping children grow and learn in the best way possible.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship leading to room leader, superviser, nursery assistant and manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWIFT ACI

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315609.

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Closes in 22 days (Saturday 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm)