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Early Years Educator Apprentice Little Steps

Little Steps (Dunstable) Limited · 28 Priory Road · posted 3 November 2026

Wage
£22,568 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
29 November 2026
Positions
1

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The position is in our Little Steps Nursery School. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children, working mostly in the baby room. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and babies.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you;
• Birthday day off
• Additional leave
• Christmas break off inc Christmas eve
• Discounted or free food
• Company events

Your training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of 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

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

About Little Steps (Dunstable) Limited

Little Steps nursery opened in 1991 in one room of St. George’s Independent School. In 1996 the adjoining building was purchased and the nursery moved in. It has grown since then to accept firstly, two year old children then in 2008 our baby unit was opened. It is now run independently of the school.

Things to consider

Easily accessible on public transport
Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.
Must want to work with young babies for this role.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailcaringCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeLogicalNon judgementalPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 28 Priory Road, LU5 4HR

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