Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Bodhi Tree - Montessori Vegan Nursery - NW2 3QB
BODHI TREE NURSERY LLP
London (NW2 3QB)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Do you have a passion to work with young children? Have the skills to provide high level of care and extremely creative and open minded?
If this sounds like you, then an apprenticeshipn at Bohdi Tree Nursery maybe the correct path, Trials start from the 29th June. Employment start date from September 2026.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Bodhi Tree - Montessori Vegan Nursery opening hours are -
Monday to Friday, between 07:30 - 18:00. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
Your role:
- Working as part of a team promoting an enabling environment in which children can play, learn and develop
- Working efficiently to set up the environment and keep the setting tidy and clean
- To contribute to the room planning
- To understand the requirements of the EYFS, health and safety and Ofsted
- To liaise professionally and courteously with parents, children & colleagues
- To prepare daily activities for all children
- To interact effectively with all children
- To assist in the setting up of the room in the morning & throughout the day
- To encourage and support children to develop their language, motor and social skills
- To supervise indoor and outdoor play activities
- To supervise snack and mealtimes including cleaning
Where you'll work
40A Shoot Up Hill
London
NW2 3QB
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)
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
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
More training information
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Requirements
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
- Health conscious
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (to be paid for by the candidate) and completed before trial
- Enrolling onto the DBS yearly update service
About this employer
Bodhi Tree Nursery was born in 2010, sparked by the vision of a passionate statistics student from Italy who followed her childhood dream of working with children. Her love for art, yoga, and early education led her to become a certified Montessori teacher. Along the way, she crossed paths with a like-minded new mother, a former lawyer and entrepreneur with a deep love for real, wholesome food, especially when crafted to delight little ones.
Together, they discovered a shared passion for simplicity, mindfulness, and vital nutrition, elements that inspired the creation of Bodhi Tree, a nursery rooted in “old school” values with a fresh and nurturing twist.
At Bodhi Tree, we follow the mainstream Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, enriched with Montessori philosophy, Forest School principles, and mindful practices. Each child is supported on an individual level, ensuring that both their emotional and educational needs are met with care and intention.
Giulia Bonavero, our Founder and Head Teacher, brings a wealth of international experience from nurseries and youth programs across London, Italy, and France. A certified Montessori teacher, she leads with warmth, creativity, and a deep understanding of diverse educational approaches.
Avital Mediony, General Manager and devoted mother, is the heart behind our operations. She oversees the nursery’s marketing, client care, and food philosophy—ensuring every detail reflects the values we hold dear. Her own son attended the nursery, giving her a deeply personal connection to its evolution and success.
Our team of up to four dedicated teachers ensures a high adult-to-child ratio, fostering hands-on engagement and attentive care. Each member is chosen not only for their professionalism but also for their passion, warmth, and ability to bring something unique to the nursery. Continuous training keeps our staff inspired with new methods, games, and creative ways to connect with each child.
At Bodhi Tree, we’re more than a nursery—we’re a community, a second home, and an extended family.
https://www.bodhitreenursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Free nutritional plan
- Opportunity for development and progression
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 opportunity of ongoing employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Leanne Johnson
leannejohnson@eden-ts.com
01924 907343
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037367.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)