Early Years Apprenticeship - Matchbox Nursery
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | 12 Aberfeldy Square, London, E14 0XA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Best Practice Network Limited |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Matchbox Nursery - Aberfeldy |
Summary
Summary
Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play an important role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the attainment gap and increase the life chances of the children in your care.
Annual wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Early years educator
Hours
Monday to Friday on shift basis - Early Shift, 7.45am to 4.00pm. Late Shift, 10.00am to 6.15pm. Shift patterns to be decided with apprentice.
37 hours a week
Duration
18 Months
Positions available
2
Work
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
• In their daily work, Early Years Educators interact with children aged from birth to five years and will also gain an understanding of further development from age 5 to 7
• The apprentice will be responsible for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old
• You will work as part of a team, planning and supervising child-initiated and adult-led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• You will be supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
• You will work collaboratively and build strong relationships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the needs of each child
• You will be ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times
Where you’ll work
12 Aberfeldy Square
London
E14 0XA
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
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator
Your training plan
• The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
• Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
• These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
• You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
• Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
More training information
• Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals
• We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education
• We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people
Requirements
Desired qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) 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
• Patience
• Positive can-do attitude
• Passion for working with kids
About this company
The vast majority of children attending the nursery are from local families who are using childcare for the first time. Our families are from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. We provide a stimulating and exciting environment where free play and well planned structured activities are offered to all children. By using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum we provide a good base for our children’s future development.
After this apprenticeship
• Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO
• Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out-of-school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities
Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play an important role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the attainment gap and increase the life chances of the children in your care.
Annual wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Early years educator
Hours
Monday to Friday on shift basis - Early Shift, 7.45am to 4.00pm. Late Shift, 10.00am to 6.15pm. Shift patterns to be decided with apprentice.
37 hours a week
Duration
18 Months
Positions available
2
Work
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
• In their daily work, Early Years Educators interact with children aged from birth to five years and will also gain an understanding of further development from age 5 to 7
• The apprentice will be responsible for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old
• You will work as part of a team, planning and supervising child-initiated and adult-led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• You will be supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
• You will work collaboratively and build strong relationships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the needs of each child
• You will be ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times
Where you’ll work
12 Aberfeldy Square
London
E14 0XA
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
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator
Your training plan
• The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
• Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
• These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
• You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
• Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
More training information
• Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals
• We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education
• We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people
Requirements
Desired qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) 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
• Patience
• Positive can-do attitude
• Passion for working with kids
About this company
The vast majority of children attending the nursery are from local families who are using childcare for the first time. Our families are from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. We provide a stimulating and exciting environment where free play and well planned structured activities are offered to all children. By using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum we provide a good base for our children’s future development.
After this apprenticeship
• Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO
• Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out-of-school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities