Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery
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Job summary
Realise Training partners with Ladybirds Nursery Penge to offer an Early Years Educator Apprentice – Level 3. You will train on the job, supported by a buddy and work toward the key person role in a busy day nursery.
The apprenticeship lasts about 14 months with on-the-job training and 20% off-the-job learning. You study EYFS, Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, and Paediatric First Aid while gaining practical experience.
Qualifications
- GCSE maths and English at grade C or higher, or willingness to complete functional skills.
- Strong interest in working with children and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
- Excellent communication, respectful with staff and children at all times.
Responsibilities
- Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to five years.
- Care and education of children within a key person structure.
- Maintain a stimulating environment with appropriate displays and resources.
- Support safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room.
- Work according to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Skills
Education
Job description
Ladybirds Nursery Penge are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children's observations and records where required
- You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
- You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
- You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
- You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
40 hours a week Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)
You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.
- Confident in building relationships at all levels
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Can work to guidelines and policies
- Uses initiative
- Reliable
- Passionate about working with children
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship 12-15 months, there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Realise Training Salary: £8 to £8 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: London, SE20 7BE Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 10 Dec 2026
Ladybirds Nursery Penge are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children's observations and records where required
- You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
- You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
- You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
- You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
40 hours a week Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)
You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.
- Confident in building relationships at all levels
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Can work to guidelines and policies
- Uses initiative
- Reliable
- Passionate about working with children
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship 12-15 months, there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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