Level 3 Early Years Apprentice - Bree’s Little Stars Nursery, SE8 3ED (£9.50 per hour)

BREE'S LITTLE STARS LIMITED

London (SE8 3ED)

Closes in 9 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Early Years Apprentice who is ready to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility within the nursery. 

You will work closely with qualified practitioners, support children’s learning and begin developing key-worker skills as part of your training.

Wage

£19,764 a year

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·       Paid training and qualification

·       4-day working week (work–life balance matters to us)

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
4 days per week Up to 40 hours. Days and shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Support children’s development in line with the EYFS
  • Assist with observations and learning records
  • Support daily routines, activities and transitions
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
  • Work in partnership with colleagues and parents
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Previous experience with children (preferred but not essential)
  • Commitment to completing Level 3 qualification
  • Passion for early years education
  • Team player with a nurturing approach
  • Understanding of safeguarding (training provided)

Where you'll work

Creekside Foyer
14 Stowage
London
SE8 3ED

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

The apprenticeship will be commenced at the setting 
no college or Training Centre.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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 
  • Being comfortable with working at height 
  • UK resident for minimum 3years to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
     

About this employer

Bree’s Little Stars is a place for your child to be nurtured and cared for, enabling them to develop into the best possible version of themselves.

We ensure a safe, fun and loving environment for your child where they can learn whilst playing and create wonderful memories. At Bree’s Little Stars, your child will be encouraged to shine, in everything that they do.

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

Company benefits

Paid training and qualification

4-day working week (work–life balance matters to us)

Paid Christmas closure (2 weeks)

Ongoing support and mentoring

Clear progression opportunities within the nursery

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing employement will be available subject to completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015993.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)