Childcare Apprenticeship – London

Shaping Lives; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 6,900 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowing & Growing Nursery is seeking a new Childcare Apprentice who will study toward the Early Years Educator Level 3. You will join a welcoming team and gain hands-on experience in a safe, caring environment where children can learn and develop through play-based activities.

As an apprentice, you will work with experienced childcare professionals, observe progress, learn safeguarding procedures, and contribute to planning age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.

Qualifications

• You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3.
• As a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work with experienced staff to provide a safe, caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment and support children's development.
• Build relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
• Observe and record children's progress with guidance from practitioners.
• Attend team meetings and apprenticeship learning activities.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Observation

Education

Early Years Educator Level 3

Job description

Sowing & Growing Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3.

Sowing & Growing Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced childcare professionals to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

You'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team that is passionate about delivering outstanding early years education. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop valuable practical skills, gain experience across all aspects of nursery life, and learn how to support children's communication, language and overall development through engaging play-based learning.

This role offers excellent opportunities to build your confidence, develop professionally, and work towards becoming a qualified Early Years Educator.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that promotes children's learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support children's communication, language, social and emotional development through play and planned activities.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Work towards becoming a Key Person, supporting a small group of children and maintaining learning journeys.
• Observe, monitor and record children's progress with guidance from experienced practitioners.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times.
• Help prepare and maintain engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support children's personal care, mealtimes and daily routines while promoting independence.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the nursery.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to provide the highest standard of childcare.
• Develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout the apprenticeship programme.