Early Years Nursery Apprentice
The Little Tugboat Day Nursery LTD · London · posted 2 June 2026
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To provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5, ensuring a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The apprentice will work as part of a team to promote each child’s development, well-being, and individual learning journey
Childcare & Education
- Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
- Promote inclusive practice and adapt learning experiences to meet individual needs
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly
- Maintain a safe environment through risk assessments, supervision and adherence to policies
- Support children with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
Partnership with Families
- Build positive, professional relationships with parents/carers
- Share information about children’s progress, wellbeing and daily experiences
- Support the settling-in process, offering reassurance and continuity of care
Teamwork & Professionalism
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive team environment
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities
- Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality and reflective practice
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions and CPD opportunities
General Duties
- Follow all policies and procedures of the setting
- Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organisation within classrooms and shared spaces
- Assist with mealtimes, sleep routines and transitions throughout the day
- Perform any additional duties as required by the Room Leader or Manager
Your training
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required
- Your training will be 1 day a week at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Where it leads
- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there might be an opportunity to be offered a full-time position as a Nursery Practitioner
- This will be reviewed by you and your employer at the end of your apprenticeship
About The Little Tugboat Day Nursery LTD
Greygates Nursery is a small, independent family nursery in Muswell Hill, London. Our beautiful Victorian house is home to up to 50 children each day, aged from 3 months to 5 years.
We are committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of our children at our nursery in Muswell Hill. Most importantly, we celebrate every child’s individuality to build confidence, creativity and independence through their early years.
We help every child LEARN WELL – our highly experienced Team ensure a diverse and varied curriculum, filled with many wonderful activities to support the development of every child, our Greygates chef cooks all of our delicious meals using high quality sourced ingredients and we strive for a non-toxic nursery environment for the health and well-being of all of our children, families and ourselves.
Things to consider
Any successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS with Barred Children’s List check and have references taken. We are committed to upholding the safeguarding and well-being of all children.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language (grade Grade 4 and above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade 4 and above) — essential
Where you'll work
- 3 FINLAY STREET, LONDON, SW6 6HE
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