At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through planning activities and providing care in a nursery setting.
- Company: Join TAMBA DAY NURSERY, a nurturing environment for young minds.
- Benefits: Earn £15,704 annually with potential pay rise after probation and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Flexible hours, hands-on training, and opportunities for further qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while learning and growing in your career.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths desirable; communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Training to work in all areas of the nursery with different age groups of children. Gaining a full understanding of the EYFS, to plan activities and to record the children’s development as they move through the nursery. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
Annual wage: £15,704 a year. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course: Early years practitioner
Hours: Monday - Friday. Shifts may be 8.00am - 5.00pm or 9.00am - 6.00pm. 40 hours a week.
Start date: Monday 10 November 2025
Duration: 15 Months
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- Being a key worker for individual children
- Planning activities according to the EYFS
- Being responsible for caring for babies and children
- Working with the nursery manager, parents and other team members
Duties include:
- Preparing snacks for the children
- Attending to their personal care needs throughout the day, ensuring that the child is always respected and safe
- Feeding the children and attending to their sleep and rest needs throughout the day
- Helping with supervising children during activities and play
- Helping with setting up equipment and areas for activities, making sure everything is safe and suitable for the children
- Being responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and parents alongside other staff
- Reporting to the room leader and managers of the nursery
Where you’ll work: 8 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN
Training: An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation: WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
Your training course: Early years practitioner
Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Your training plan:
- Level 2 Early years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Level 1 Functional skills (if required) and progression to Level 2 functional skills (if required)
Desired qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4-9) desirable. Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements: Please be aware that the college workshops are held at South Woodford and you must be prepared to travel. According to your shift pattern you may have early starts or late finishes. You will be answerable to your manager or room leader. You must attend all college workshops as required and complete your portfolio of evidence in the timeframe allowed for your qualification.
After this apprenticeship: To gain the level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification and progress to the level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice employer: Trainingtrust
TAMBA DAY NURSERY LTD is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of London, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Early Years Practitioner apprentices. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will receive hands-on training alongside experienced staff, ensuring you gain valuable skills while working directly with children. The nursery promotes a collaborative work culture, where your contributions are valued, and opportunities for progression to higher qualifications are readily available.
