L3 Early Years Educator Apprentice - SE14 6PX

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individual to begin a rewarding career in childcare. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside an experienced and supportive team in a welcoming nursery environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children, is eager to learn, and is committed to supporting children's development, wellbeing, and early learning.

Little Gems Day Nursery is a warm, welcoming, and supportive nursery dedicated to providing high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The nursery is committed to helping children reach their full potential while supporting apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career in the early years sector.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Support managers with the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Supervise and support children's learning and development at all times
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Liaise with and support parents and family members
• Assist with preparing lunches, snacks, and cleaning nursery equipment
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated nursery team
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, parents' evenings, and fundraising events
• Support the creation of a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist with the daily routines and activities within the nursery
• Contribute to children's learning through play and planned activities

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Receive regular training and support from Excellence Solutions Limited
• Complete at least 20% off-the-job training
• Study towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Gain hands-on experience in a real working environment
• Develop knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and early years education
• Build the skills required for a long-term career in the childcare sector

Desired Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications required
• Previous childcare experience is preferred but not essential

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Record keeping skills
• Planning skills
• Patience
• Reliability
• Professionalism

Preferred Attributes:

• Team player
• Dedicated and committed
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Trustworthy

Other Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Interest in children's care, learning, and development
• Commitment to providing high-quality childcare
• Positive approach to learning and developing new skills
• Able to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Comfortable working in a busy nursery environment
• Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Willing to attend occasional out-of-hours activities such as staff meetings, training sessions, parents' evenings, and fundraising events

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge, skills, or experience.

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