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Early Years Educator Apprentice Tiny Treasures

Tiny Treasures Day Nursery LTD · Pilgrims Hatch · posted 3 November 2026

Wage
£15,444 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
31 December 2026
Closing date
30 December 2026
Positions
1

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The position is in our Tiny Treasures nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

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.

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:

  • Additional leave
  • Discounted or free food
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

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 Tiny Treasures Day Nursery LTD

The nursery is based on the grounds of a school with private grounds. The nursery opened in 2009 and has a baby, toddler and preschool room. Tiny Acorns is part of the Toots Nursery group. The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year and closes Christmas to New Year. The nursery was graded Outstanding by Ofsted.

Things to consider

  • Looking for someone as soon as possible
  • Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailcaringCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeLogicalNon judgementalPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 437 Ongar Rd, Pilgrims Hatch, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9JG

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