Apprentice Early years Educator - Cherryli Nursery - SE4 1QG

Cherryli Nursery · London · posted 17 July 2026

Wage

£15,600 a year

Hours

37.5 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

3 August 2026

Closing date

31 July 2026

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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 for 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

Where it leads

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

About Cherryli Nursery

At Cherryli Nursery we believe that providing a safe and comfortable environment, a balanced structure of varied activities and dedicated, well-motivated staff is the best way to nurture your child’s individuality and facilitate his or her development.

We provide full or part time care for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years. We also have a specially adapted baby room.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Eligible for government funding for apprenticeships

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

GCSE or equivalent English (grade C or 4+) — desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (grade C or 4+) — desired

Where you'll work

40 TYRWHITT ROAD, BROCKLEY, LONDON, SE4 1QG

Similar apprenticeships

Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship (E)
Sunflower Nursery LTD · London
Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship (E)
Sunflower Nursery LTD · London
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (EL)
Woodentots Montessori Nature Babies Limited · London
Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship
Hatching Dragons Southwark Limited · London