Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery Beckenham

Realise Training; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

On-the-job training

20% off-the-job learning

Job summary

Realise Training is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 at Ladybirds Nursery Beckenham in London. The role includes on‑the‑job training with a buddy, exposure to EYFS practices and observing child development.

You will learn alongside qualified staff in a team‑oriented environment and gain the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator. The apprenticeship lasts 14 months with a 40-hour week, Mon–Fri, and a salary of £8 per hour.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English minimum grade 4/C or higher or willing to complete Functional Skills
• Strong interest in working with children to help development
• Willing to complete Functional Skills alongside apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to age five
• Provide care and education within a key person structure
• Maintain a stimulating environment with appropriate displays and resources
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly nursery checks
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children at all times
• Work in line with the EYFS framework
• Learn nursery nurse duties on the job with the team
• Provide high quality childcare and observe child development
• Contribute observations and records as required

Skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Policies & guidelines

Initiative

Communication

Reliability

Child development

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills (maths/english)

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery Beckenham

Ladybirds Nursery Beckenham 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.

Duties

• 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

About you

• 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

Working Week

40 hours a week Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

Qualifications Required

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

Personal Qualities

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.

Skills Required

• Confident in building relationships at all levels
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Safeguarding
• Can work to guidelines and policies
• Uses initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children

Training to be Provided

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.

• 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)

Future Prospects

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

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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Company & Salary

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8 to £8 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, BR3 5JD

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026