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Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Little stars nursery N16 limited · London · posted 28 August 2026

Wage
£8,320 a year
Hours
20 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
21 September 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • £12.71 per hour
  • Minimum 20 hours per week
  • Paid learning/study time as part of your apprenticeship
  • A friendly, supportive and long-standing team
  • A small setting with a maximum of 11 babies and toddlers per day
  • A calm, homely environment where children are known and cared for as individuals
  • Professional support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship
  • Opportunities to develop your Early Years knowledge and practical skills
  • A workplace where teamwork, kindness and quality childcare are highly valued

If you would like to start your career in Early Years in a small, welcoming nursery where you can build strong relationships with children and the team, we would love to hear from you.

Your training

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

The apprenticeship will be a hybrid role with face-to-face visits and skills coach meetings every month.

Eden will support the learner with a fully planned qualification.

Where it leads

Progression to higher-level Early Years courses will be available.

About Little stars nursery N16 limited

Little Stars Nursery is looking for a friendly, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join our long-standing team.

 

We are a small, homely nursery caring for a maximum of 11 babies and toddlers per day. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, nurturing environment while maintaining high professional standards and providing children with the best possible start in life.

 

What we are looking for

 

We are looking for someone who:

 

- Is passionate about working with babies and young children

- Is caring, patient and nurturing

- Is reliable, responsible and enthusiastic

- Enjoys working as part of a small, supportive team

- Is keen to learn and develop their knowledge of Early Years practice

- Has a positive attitude and a genuine interest in children's development

- Is willing to complete their Early Years apprenticeship alongside working at the nursery

 

Previous childcare experience is welcome but not essential — the most important thing is that you are committed to learning and have a genuine passion for working with young children.

 

What we offer

 

- £12.71 per hour

- Minimum 20 hours per week

- Paid learning/study time as part of your apprenticeship

- A friendly, supportive and long-standing team

- A small setting with a maximum of 11 babies and toddlers per day

- A calm, homely environment where children are known and cared for as individuals

- Professional support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship

- Opportunities to develop your Early Years knowledge and practical skills

- A workplace where teamwork, kindness and quality childcare are highly valued

 

If you would like to start your career in Early Years in a small, welcoming nursery where you can build strong relationships with children and the team, we would love to hear from you.

 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English/Maths (grade Grade 4 And Above) — desired
  • Level 2 Childcare Childcare (grade Level 2) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 58 Allen Road, London, N16 8RZ

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