Apprentice Early Years Educator - - UB4 0PL

Apprentice early years educator required at Twinkle Totz Day Nursery. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain the Level 3 qualification. You must have previous experience of working with children and ideally have the Childcare Level 2 qualification.

What you'll do

• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
• To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families
• To observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers
• To adhere to and follow the setting's policies and procedures
• To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
• To attend regular team meetings
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager

Training

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• End-Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
• Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
• Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade C / 4+)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade C / 4+)

About the employer

Twinkle Totz Day Nursery Ltd is a family-run day nursery chain with locations throughout West London and Berkshire. Putting your child first, our friendly and professional team strive to help families in the local community however we're able. Established in 2005, we are backed by a vast amount of experience and associations with OFSTED, NDNA, the Early Years Alliance, Ealing Council, and Hillingdon London. With our skills, knowledge, and qualifications, we are ideally placed to provide exceptional childcare services. Contact us today with any enquiries.

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 1 Month
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 6 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year