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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Walthamstow

Kmk Kinderzimmer 7 Walthamstow LTD · Walthamstow · posted 26 June 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
7 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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At Kinderzimmer, we are dedicated to creating high-quality learning environments that prioritise each child’s developmental needs.

We are currently seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our team on a 40-hour-per-week contract, working shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm.

In this role, you will play a key part in:

  • Delivering exceptional education and childcare by contributing to planned activities
  • Maintaining developmental records
  • Supporting children with additional needs
  • Collaborating with staff and families

You will also assist with daily routines such as toileting, mealtimes, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Additional responsibilities include supporting inspections, attending training and staff meetings, and upholding safeguarding and confidentiality standards.

In return, we offer a competitive hourly wage (£7.55–£12.21) depending on age and experience), 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, nursery closure over Christmas, a wellness day, a Fiit fitness subscription, a discount membership card with tastecard, and access to Flick—our CPD-accredited training platform to support your ongoing professional development. 

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

Opportunities to progress within the group.

About Kmk Kinderzimmer 7 Walthamstow LTD

Making the world a better place through education, by nurturing Independence, Exploration and Wonder. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to providing high-quality early years education and exceptional childcare in a nurturing and stimulating setting.

Things to consider

This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCreativePatienceProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 35A First Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 9QG

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