Early Year Apprentice in Enfield

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as an Early Years Level 3 Apprentice. This role provides a valuable opportunity for practical experience and professional growth in the field of childcare.

What you'll do

• To assist with the development and implementation of procedures to monitor and record child development
• To provide a planned and stimulating environment that supports and extends the educational needs of the children
• To produce accurate and effective observations in order to track the children's progress and the effectiveness of the learning environment
• To manage the children's behaviour according to the policies and procedures
• To follow routines in line with the settings policies
• To offer stability and continuity for the children, safely supervising at all times
• To share tasks necessary as part of the general day-to-day keep of the setting such as cleaning which contributes to the general well-being of the team, children and parents that use the setting
• To undertake specific roles and responsibilities within the nursery and complete relevant training both internally and externally relevant to that role
• To participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings and training to improve skills and knowledge that enhances practice
• To work within the settings policies and procedures at all times
• To ensure that children have access to the EYFS through play and that the planned activities are based on children's needs
• To keep records of development up to date on all key children
• To develop positive relationships with children and their families, particularly key children
• To give regular feedback to parents about their child's development and progress and to offer support and advice in moving them forward together
• To be able to work independently, using own initiative and be flexible and adaptable
• To implement and adhere to the settings policies and procedures when dealing with the Health and Safety and Safeguarding of children
• To manage time effectively
• To work with other professionals, such as speech therapists when necessary and implement advice and procedures they recommend in order to support the children
• To help children with feeding, changing clothes, toileting, and maintaining hygienic standards at all times and working within the setting's policies and procedures

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.

After the apprenticeship

• The successful candidate can go onto further training, or into employment

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

At Bowes Park Nursery, we believe that childcare and education are complementary and inseparable and we aim to provide a solid foundation to facilitate your child's individual needs. We were established in 1998, and since then, through careful planning, each day has been structured to be both pleasurable and productive, while we encourage and extend your child's natural interests through our preschool activities. Bowes Park Nursery has been purposefully designed and equipped to accommodate pre-school children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Conveniently located adjacent to Bowes Park railway station, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere which is both stimulating and safe.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Start date: 14 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year