Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Trainingtrust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,133 - 17,274; Full time

Job summary

Trainingtrust is offering an apprenticeship for an Early Years Practitioner in London. This position involves gaining hands-on experience and working with children in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will assist in planning activities, caring for children, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Candidates should possess good communication and organisation skills, with a desire to learn and develop. The role requires attendance at college workshops, as well as flexibility with working hours.

Responsibilities

• Being a key worker for individual children.
• Planning activities according to the EYFS.
• Caring for babies and children.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4-9)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner apprentice

TAMBA DAY NURSERY LTD

London (E20 1JN)

Summary

Training to work in all areas of the nursery with different age groups of children. Gaining a full understanding of the EYFS, to plan activities and to record the children’s development as they move through the nursery. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Early years practitioner

Hours

Monday - Friday. Shifts may be 8.00am - 5.00pm or 9.00am - 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 November 2025

Duration

15 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The ideal candidate will be flexible, hardworking and willing to learn, with great communication skills, and the ability to work as part of the team as well as using your initiative.

Your role will include

• Being a key worker for individual children
• Planning activities according to the EYFS
• Being responsible for caring for babies and children
• Working with the nursery manager, parents and other team members

Duties include

• Preparing snacks for the children
• To attend to their personal care needs throughout the day, ensuring that the child is always respected and safe
• Feeding the children and attending to their sleep and rest needs throughout the day
• Helping with supervising children during activities and play
• Helping with setting up equipment and areas for activities, making sure everything is safe and suitable for the children
• Being responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and parents alongside other staff
• Reporting to the room leader and managers of the nursery

Where you’ll work

8 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN

Training

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.

College or training organisation

WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

• Level 2 Early years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Level 1 Functional skills (if required) and progression to Level 2 functional skills (if required)

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4-9) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE COLLEGE WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT SOUTH WOODFORD AND YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL. According to your shift pattern you may have early starts or late finishes. You will be answerable to your manager or room leader. You must attend all college workshops as required and complete your portfolio of evidence in the timeframe allowed for your qualification.

After this apprenticeship

• To gain the level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification and progress to the level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.