Childcare Apprenticeship – Newcross

Shapinglives; City of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in London is looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice to support children's development and learn while working in a caring environment. You'll work with a dedicated team to deliver activities for children aged 9 months to 4 years, while studying towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. This role offers professional development opportunities and a chance to work on community projects alongside your nursery duties.

Benefits

Term time only (39 weeks)

In-house and external training opportunities

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Must be passionate and caring with some Early Years experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction.
• Willingness to participate in training and complete coursework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities for children.
• Ensure children's safety and happiness.
• Assist with tidying up and setting up activities.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Experience in Early Years

Teamwork

Education

Early Years Educator Level 3 (to be completed)

Job description

New Cross & Deptford Families First are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Date added 25.11.25

We require a passionate and caring individual who has some experience of the Early Years to join our small, independent nursery in south London. You will join an experienced team and have the opportunity to work with some amazing children in an inclusive setting. You will access continual professional development and training opportunities and learn how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are not part of a nursery chain. We are a small, independent nursery with charitable status, working with our local community to provide strong foundations for children's learning.

You will be working across our nursery provision, 9mths to 4 years, gaining knowledge and understanding of children's differing needs and development. You will be supported by the Nursery Manager, 2 Room Leaders and 3 other nursery co-workers. You will gain experience of being a key worker, setting targets for children's development and reviewing these regularly with parents.

With support you will be:

• Planning and delivering activities for children
• Helping with tidying up of the room, setting up activities both inside and out
• Completing daily risk assessment/checklist
• Cleaning resources when needed alongside other staff members
• Key working children
• Being part of a team
• Ensuring children are safe and happy
• Attending training and completing coursework

Benefits

• Term time only (39 weeks of the year - includes 5 INSET days)
• Christmas and Easter off
• Early finish on Wednesdays 3.30pm
• In-house and external training opportunities provided
• Staff social events
• Potential to gain experience of Family Learning and community work during the holiday periods working in our holiday play sessions for the community (funding permitted)

Key information

Start Date

12.01.26

Wages

Hours

41

Location

London SE14 6AD

Employer

New Cross & Deptford Families First

Additional Information

Early years educator (Level 3)

Duration

18 Months

Early years educator (Level 3)