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Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

Ladybird Nurseries London Limited · London · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
16 September 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.
  • Teaching within the EYFS requirements
  • Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
  • Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
  • Communicating with other team members and parents
  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Your training

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 14-months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Where it leads

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into primary education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in the current nursery setting

About Ladybird Nurseries London Limited

Our Nursery: The nursery is based over two floors in the old Station Master’s house and can accommodate 22 children daily between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The pre-schoolers (3-5 years) and toddlers (2-3 years) are based on the ground floor in two separate rooms, whilst the babies (3 months to 2 years) are based on the first floor in two rooms. The nursery is installed with comprehensive CCTV security systems and is also fully furnished with the highest quality furniture, with a large array of items from Community Playthings. For added safety, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed within the nursery, and our staff are fully trained in its use. There is a playground to the side and rear of the nursery. In this space your child will find various outdoor toys, things to explore, as well as planting areas.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
  • Supporting children’s learning and development
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules and regulations

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) — essential
  • Functional Skills Maths & English (grade Level 2) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Penge East Railway Station, Station Road, London, SE20 7BE

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