Early Years Apprentice — Grow into an Educator

WMC Training; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

WMC Training in Upminster (RM14) is seeking a dedicated nursery apprentice to join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience with children aged 0-5. The role requires prior nursery experience and a genuine commitment to developing childcare skills.

You will work under supervision to deliver the setting’s curriculum, observe and record children's progress, and pursue a recognised childcare qualification while contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have prior nursery experience
• Willing to learn a qualification
• Ability to write clear objective observation
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the curriculum and standards of practice.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support from staff.
• Seek support from the team to assist learning.
• Care for children aged 0-5, including daily needs and hygiene.
• Collaborate to meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Plan and provide age-appropriate play aligned to needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Observe, assess and record learning progress.
• Create an enabling environment for individual children.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Follow setting policies and procedures.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Attend additional training as required by Management.
• Liaise with external agencies to support children.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Setting Manager

Skills

Objective observation

Education

Childcare qualification (level 2/3)

Job description

WMC Training in Upminster (RM14) is seeking a dedicated nursery apprentice to join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience with children aged 0-5. The role requires prior nursery experience and a genuine commitment to developing childcare skills.

You will work under supervision to deliver the setting’s curriculum, observe and record children's progress, and pursue a recognised childcare qualification while contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.