Apprentice Early Years Educator - Ladybird Nursery Thornsett Se20 7XB

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Ladybird Nursery, Thornsett SE20 7XB 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.

What you'll do

• 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

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

After the apprenticeship

• For the successful candidate, there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Early Years Practitioner (grade (Grade 2))
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade (Grade C or 4+))
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade (Grade C or 4+))

About the employer

We are a group of nurseries which has been run by the same family since 1995. Since then, 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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: The setting is open Monday to Friday 8.00am- 6.00pm, shifts will be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year