Apprentice Early years Educator- Chingford House School, London E4 9AL

Chingford House School · London · posted 21 July 2026

Wage

£11,856 to £18,836.22 a year

Hours

28.5 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

1 September 2026

Closing date

28 August 2026

Positions

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

Model and support high-quality interaction, which extends children’s learning and thinking
Stay vigilant and support all staff to provide high-quality interaction, to plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential
To ensure that the planned activities come from the children’s next steps, observations, and interests, as the EYFS framework requires
To ensure the calm, smooth running of the room using staff delegation as appropriate
Ensure that the environment is well set out and that the resources are excitingly presented and accessible
Organise and supervise meals and mealtimes ensuring they are a time of pleasant social sharing
To ensure, where appropriate, all children use cutlery, serve themselves, and sit at the table during meal and snack times as an important element of planning to support learning and development
To help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and awareness of personal hygiene as an important element of planning to support learning and development
Lead and implement positive management of children’s behaviour
To act as a key person for a group of children
Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with all the parents and other appropriate agencies
Provide a good role model for all members of staff, students and volunteers and help new staff fit in with them
Use your observations and reflective practice to plan and implement improvements to provision for individuals and groups of children
To keep up to date with developments in childcare through regular training and reading as appropriate
To ensure that all children are safe at all times while on the premises
To provide feedback to the Room Leader/ Nursery Manager on issues relating to the nursery day

Your training

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

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)

Where it leads

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

About Chingford House School

Chingford House Nursery has found the right balance between children learning through play and providing a more structured learning environment as we prepare children for school; our team of staff who work with the Pre-schoolers, support school readiness by providing practical phonics and numeracy sessions. Chingford House Nursery is a nursery for children from 6 months - 5 years. We are based in a gorgeous terraced house in a popular residential area, local to many schools in Chingford. Zarkar Akhtar (Owner) and Yolande Farrell (Manager) have over 50yrs early years’ experience between them and lead an exceptional team of dedicated and committed Early Years Practitioners. We are steadfast in our belief that children need warm and affectionate relationships to support their emotional well-being and our Key Person approach is pivotal to this. Chingford House Nursery is a nursery for children from 6 months - 5 years. We are based in a gorgeous terraced house in a popular residential area, local to many schools in Chingford. Zarkar Akhtar (Owner) and Yolande Farrell (Manager) have over 50yrs early years’ experience between them and lead an exceptional team of dedicated and committed Early Years Practitioners. We are steadfast in our belief that children need warm and affectionate relationships to support their emotional well-being and our Key Person approach is pivotal to this. We are pleased to complement our educational programme with extra-curricular activities such as Forest School, Bong along (music & movement), and Specialist PE sessions. We offer inclusive care and learning in a multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated and embraced.

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

GCSE Early Years Practitioner (grade Level 2) — essential
GCSE English Language (grade 4/C or above) — desired
GCSE maths (grade 4/C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

22 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LONDON, E4 9AL

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