Early Years Nursery Apprentice

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, wellbeing 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

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

Training Outcome:
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

Employer Description:

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. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience