Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Ladybirds Nursery Anerley
Ladybird Nurseries London Limited · London · posted 24 July 2026
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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Ladybirds Nursery Anerley are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.
Duties
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Your training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise
Where it leads
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship 12-15 months, there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
About Ladybird Nurseries London Limited
We are a group of nurseries which has been run by the same family since 1995. Since then, we have always maintained a strong family ethos and invite our parents to be involved every step of the way. This is something that we believe to be at the heart of Ladybird and vital to our nurseries. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in providing the best education and care for children, we believe in creating a warm, nurturing and home-from-home environment, allowing each child to fulfil their potential in the early years
Things to consider
Ladybirds Nurseries is committed to Safer Recruitment. Therefore, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 45 Anerley Park, Anerley, London, SE20 8NQ
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