Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery LTD · London · posted 7 July 2026

Wage

£18,000 a year

Hours

35 hours a week

Duration

2 Years

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

1 September 2026

Closing date

31 August 2026

Positions

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

To be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children
To promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, educational and social development of the children
To ensure that there is a stimulating and varied programme of activities available to the children at all times
To ensure that the children are offered a nutritious and varied diet, appropriate to their age and development
To encourage, through example, alternatives to sexual stereotyping imposed by society
To ensure that the children are kept clean, and encouraged to wash their hands, wipe their noses etc. The children must always be escorted to the toilet
To be aware of the effect that racism in society and in us has on children; to give every child in the nursery a positive image of its own particular ethnic background, through the attitude of staff and by the use of play and display materials
To notify the officer-in-charge or his/her deputy when each child is collected by their parent/carer
To keep progress records and reports the children
To develop and maintain a warm and supportive relationship with the parents, children and staff
To participate in planning activities
To ensure that all toys, equipment and materials are safe for the use of pre-school children, and in a good state of repair. Toys must be washed once a week
To perform any other duties required at the discretion of the officer-in-charge or management

Your training

Early Years Educator Level 3
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Where it leads

Full-time permanent employment.

About Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery LTD

Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery was established in 1996 and caters for 29 children from 6 months to five years old. We occupy the ground floor of the church and we employ seven members of staff including a chef.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Allowed to work in the UK Punctuality

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessEmotional intelligence

Entry requirements

GCSE English (grade C) — essential
GCSE Maths (grade C) — essential

Where you'll work

GOD OF PROPHECY CHURCH HALL, KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TW

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