Nursery Educator Apprenticeship (E)
Goldensparks Learning Limite · Canning Town · posted 29 June 2026
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- Creating 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 current nursery setting
About Goldensparks Learning Limite
GoldenSparks Nursery was born to make a difference to children and ignite every child’s potential.
GoldenSparks stands for the golden shining light, the sparks of knowledge – one that shines the way for child development and creates the golden stars of tomorrow!
We are group of passionate educators with a shared purpose of delivering outstanding care and education and a bright start to every child’s early years!
WE WANTED TO BUILD SOMETHING UNIQUE, SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR OUR CHILDREN THAT WILL UNLEASH EVERY CHILD’S HIGHEST POTENTIAL. GOLDENSPARKS WAS BORN OUT OF THAT PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, QUEST FOR TRANSFORMING THE EARLY YEARS OF EVERY CHILD AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
GoldenSparks’ raison d’être – reason for existence – is to provide the highest standard of childcare in a caring, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment with emphasis on learning and giving the best your child deserves in the early years of their lives.
We put children at the heart and centre of everything we do. Our personalised, emergent curriculum is designed to inspire young children’s natural sense of wonder and learn in a loving environment structured around their need.
We are a proud Sustainable nursery with Green values guided by our G3 Program.
We have a strong culture of excellence, high expectations, and anything short of exceptional fails our litmus test!
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
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) — essential
- Functional Skills Maths & English (grade Level 2) — essential
Where you'll work
- 9 CAXTON STREET NORTH, CANNING TOWN, E16 1XE
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