Early Years Apprentice
LITTLE NEST NURSERY LTD
London (SE8 4EG)
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 7 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 February 2026
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Summary
To be trained to do the same post as a Nursery Practitioner. To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
- Wage
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£6,281.60 to £10,158.72, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday working pattens 8am - 6pm
16 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 20 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- To work with children
- To attend training
- To complete all assignments set
- To work as part of a team
- To attend associated training
- To liaise with mentor
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend online training and completing assignments on time
- To attend team meetings and imputing ideas
- Under supervision, provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
- To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
- To be aware of the nurseries confidentiality policy
Where you'll work
The Old Nursery
43 Albyn Road
London
SE8 4EG
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
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Working at Little Nest Nursery. Training online
- 43 Albyn Road, Deptford SE8 4EG
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 1-4)
- Maths (grade 1-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Being comfortable with working with children
About this employer
At Little Nest Nursery, every child is at the heart of what we do. We celebrate each child’s individuality, ensuring that their unique needs are met with care, attention, and a deep understanding of what helps them grow and flourish.
Our passionate and dedicated team of educators creates a warm and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive. Through creativity, play, and meaningful social interactions, we lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning and prepare children for the bright futures ahead of them.
We are committed to nurturing resilient, confident, and kind-hearted children who are ready to take on the world. We also understand that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, which is why we work hand-in-hand with families to build strong, trusting relationships. Together, we create a partnership that supports every step of your child’s journey.
At Little Nest Nursery, your child’s happiness, well-being, and development are our top priorities. We can’t wait to welcome you to our Little Nest family!
After this apprenticeship
After completing the course, you will become a fully qualified nursery practitioner, taking on the rewarding responsibility of caring for a group of children while nurturing their development, confidence, and growth. You will play an important role in supporting their learning, building strong relationships with families, and helping to create a safe, engaging, and joyful environment where every child can thrive.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LITTLE NEST NURSERY LTD
Jeanette Manu
office@littlenestnursery.co.uk
07831753984
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018083.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 7 March 2026 at 11:59pm)