Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3
- Location
London - Employer
Ladybird Nurseries London - Provider
Realise - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, November 28, 2025
Opportunity Details
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
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Sunday, November 30, 2025
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
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
Training
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.
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.
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
Other Information
Ladybirds Nurseries is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references
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