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EARLY YEARS APPRENTICE

Living Spring Nursery LTD · Cricklewood · posted 2 October 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
8 December 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
1

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We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Apprentice to join our team and work within our beautiful Montessori environment, supporting children aged 6 months to 5 years. You will work alongside our experienced nursery team to help maintain a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels happy, secure and supported in their learning and development.

Your training

You will work towards a level 3 qualification in Childcare-Early Years Educator Level 3

The course will be a hybrid model with face to face visits and monthly meetings online.

Where it leads

Progression onto higher level courses within the Early Years sector.

About Living Spring Nursery LTD

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Apprentice to join our
team and work within our beautiful Montessori environment, supporting children aged
6 months to 5 years. You will work alongside our experienced nursery team to help
maintain a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels happy,
secure and supported in their learning and development.
• You will bring a positive, can-do attitude and be able to engage warmly and
positively with young children and their families.
• You will have a genuine passion for working with children, together with a
willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of Early Years practice.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability
to work collaboratively and harmoniously as part of a team.
• You will play an active role in the children’s day, supporting their individual needs
and helping with daily routines such as mealtimes, personal care, rest and
sleep.
• We value creativity, patience, enthusiasm and a joyful personality, together with
a commitment to personal and professional development.
Some previous experience of caring for or working with young children is desirable,
although this may have been gained in either a formal or informal setting. We welcome
candidates who are enthusiastic about developing a career in Early Years and are keen
to learn, develop their skills and work towards a relevant qualification through the
apprenticeship programme.
• Salary: £11-13 per hour
• Hours: 30hours, either 7.45am – 2.00pm or 11.45am – 6.00pm, on a weekly
shift pattern.
• Start date: ASAP
Excellent transport links, with Cricklewood and Brent Cross West stations within
walking distance, as well as easy access to Dollis Hill and Willesden Green
Underground stations.

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

  • St Michael S Church Annex, St Michael S Road Cricklewood, Cricklewood, NW2 6XG

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