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Apprentice Early Years Educator - Ladybird Nursery Beckenham BR3 5JD

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Ladybird Nursery Beckenham BR3 5JD are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship you will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3.
Wage:
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
Hours:
- The setting is open Monday to Friday 7.30am- 5.30pm, shifts will be confirmed. 40 hours a week
Start date:
- Monday 27 July 2026
Duration:
- 1 year 6 months
Positions available:
- 1
What you'll do at work:
- Following appropriate policies, procedures and systems ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met
- To become involved in children’s activities to stimulate and extend their learning
- To demonstrate sensitivity toward children and families within the facility
- Assisting in the admission and induction of new children
- Assisting in the maintenance of all necessary records to meet internal, E.Y.D.C.P and Ofsted requirements
- To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices
- To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters
- To participate in training and meetings as requested by the management team
- Performing any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the management team
Where you'll work:
- 20 Bromley Road
- Beckenham
- BR3 5JD
Training provider:
- EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Training course:
- Early years educator (level 3)
What you'll learn:
Course contents:
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
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- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Desirable qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade Grade C/4+)
- Math (grade Grade C/4+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements:
- Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- 2 references are required
About this employer:
Ladybird Nursery - Beckenham is a family-run day nursery providing childcare for children aged three months to five years. The nursery has been in operation for more than 30 years and has a team of staff with a wide range of skills and experience, ensuring children are provided with the best care and education. Ladybird Nursery - Beckenham is located across two floors within an Edwardian house. The Baby Room is situated on the first floor, whilst children aged two to five years are based in two large open-plan rooms on the ground floor. During their time at the nursery, children have access to a spacious playground featuring a soft play area and a range of outdoor toys.
https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-beckenham (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship:
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification
Ask a question:
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Jacqueline Hudson
- jacquelinehudson@eden-ts.com
- 01709 886821
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031206.
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