Apprenticeship · Early years
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Popcorn Nursery · London
- Wage
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Apply by
- 3 Dec 2026
- Possible start date
- From 14 Dec 2026
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 5 Months
- Training provider
- FIRST RUNG LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000035763
About this apprenticeship
- To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
- To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
- To help ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
- To understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.
- To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes and provide support where necessary to get them on track towards meeting these targets.
- To be a key person. Ensuring key children’s records are properly maintained, observations are carried out regularly and spontaneously where appropriate and progress is being tracked along with the guidelines set out in the ‘EYFS’ and ‘Early learning goals’.
- Maintain general records at the setting, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident logs, risk assessments.
- To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
- To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives.
Working week: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Creative, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade 4) – desired
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4) – desired
About Popcorn Nursery
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Registered places
- 4
Popcorn is a family run Nursery, which opened in 1991 and that has been operating from our current location in Southgate since 1996. We offer a safe environment for children to learn and grow and we promote the development of our children through play based activities and learning. We are located in a woodlands area that provides a fun, safe and exciting environment for the children to play.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 3 Dec 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and FIRST RUNG LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Questions about apprenticeships
Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
Do I need GCSEs to start?
Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.
Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?
Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.
What qualification will I get?
Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.
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