Education
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE LTD · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
London
Postcode
E11 3NG
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Start date
1 November 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Posted
2 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000051226
About the role
Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years.
They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals
Working week
Monday - Wednesday, 8.00am - 6.00pm.
Skills
Communication skillsOrganisation skillsTeam workingCreativePatience
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
T Level · Level 3 Early Years Educator · Grade pass
Training & development
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Future prospects
- Could lead to an ongoing career for the right candidate
About STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE LTD
Stepping Stones is a small, welcoming and friendly nursery. We care for 26 children and aim to provide them with a happy, stimulating and caring environment in which they can thrive and reach their full potential, becoming socially confident and educationally equipped to start their school life.
We have three groups, babies, toddlers and preschool with 2 members of staff with each group who are supported by the Nursery Manager.
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.