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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery Anerley
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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery Anerley
Ladybirds Nursery Anerley 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, resource display, 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
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Requirements
- 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
- Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references are required
Benefits
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- On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner
- 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
Application Process
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website
- Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
About Ladybirds Nursery
Ladybirds Nurseries is a group of nurseries run by the same family since 1995. We have always maintained a strong family ethos and invite our parents to be involved every step of the way. This is something that we believe to be at the heart of Ladybird and vital to our nurseries. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in providing the best education and care for children, we believe in creating a warm, nurturing and home-from-home environment, allowing each child to fulfil their potential in the early years.
Contact
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Paul Burton jobenquiries@justapply.co.uk 0333 444 3973 Reference code: VAC2000039952
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