Early Years Educator apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice early years educator to join our welcoming team at Grove Hall Nursery. You will gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment while working towards a recognised qualification in early years education.

Wage

£13,312 a year

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The exact wage will be confirmed during the interview, and a higher rate may be offered to attract the right candidate

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6.30pm (with shift patterns of 8 hrs + 1hr lunch) 40 hours per week

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

As part of your role, you will:

Support the daily care and development of children aged five months to four years
Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities that promote learning, creativity, and social skills
Help create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for children to thrive
Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions among children
Support children's personal development, including hygiene, meal times, and nap routines
Work closely with experienced early years educators to learn best practices in childcare
Ensure the nursery environment remains clean, organised, and welcoming
Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Develop your knowledge and skills through practical experience and structured training

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide the highest standards of quality care and education
Maintain health, safety, and security measures at all times
Stay updated and act in accordance with current legislation, policies, and procedures
Contribute to a programme of activities within the EYFS based on children’s interests and age suitability, working collaboratively with other staff
Be an active and positive team member
Attend all out-of-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and events
Assist with washing and changing children as required
Provide comfort, warmth, and emotional support to all children
Effectively supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being
Engage and interact positively with children to enhance their learning experience
Ensure a high-quality environment that meets the needs of all children
Uphold hygiene and safety standards suitable for young children
Respect the confidentiality of all information received
Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, working in close partnership to support children’s development
Develop your role within the team, particularly in the capacity of a key worker, keeping children’s files up to date and completing observations
Carry out domestic duties as required to maintain a clean and organised environment

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years education, eager to develop their skills, and committed to providing the best start in life for young children.

Where you’ll work

59 Balham Grove

London

SW12 8BD

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

ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.
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.

Your training plan

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards an apprenticeship standard including Functional Skills if appropriate
Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by an ABM Training Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 - 9)
Mathematics (grade 4 - 9)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Childcare/Early Years (grade pass)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Eager to learn
Warm and Caring
Calm under pressure
Punctual
Calm under ressure
Enthusiastic
Empathy

Other requirements

Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and undergo an enhanced DBS check

About this company

At Grove Hall Nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can flourish. Nestled in a beautifully renovated church hall in the heart of Balham, London, our private day nursery welcomes children aged five months to four years, offering a safe and inspiring space to learn, play, and grow. We believe that early childhood should be filled with wonder, discovery, and joy. Our dedicated team, led by two highly experienced managers, ensures each child receives the individual attention they need to build confidence, independence, and essential social skills. With years of expertise in childcare, we are committed to creating a secure, caring, and engaging setting where every child thrives. At Grove Hall, learning is an adventure. Our enriched curriculum includes music and movement, cooking sessions, and sports clubs, helping to spark creativity and encourage a lifelong love of learning. We are Ofsted-registered and operate Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm, providing flexible childcare that fits around busy family life. We take immense pride in creating a home-from-home atmosphere, where little ones feel cherished, inspired, and excited to explore the world around them.

https://www.grovehallnursery.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary
Upon completion there may be the opportunity for a permanent role and progression within the nursery

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD

Heather Reeves

heather@abmtraining.co.uk

07989948465

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300032.

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