Early Years Educator Apprentice - South Acton
Ark Start · London
HealthcareAdvanced Level 3On-siteEmployee wellbeingInclusivity
Ark Start is about so much more than childcare
Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning.
Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We’ve opened 7 nurseries in London since 2020 and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for apprentices to join our nursery teams to grow to our next stage as an organisation.
We are looking for someone with a raw passion for helping young children learn and with the skill, creativity, commitment and energy to help every child at Ark Start to thrive.
Purpose of post:
• To learn how to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
• To learn how to ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• To learn how to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
• To have the skill, creativity, commitment, energy and enthusiasm required to help young children grow and learn in a nursery environment
Responsible to: the Nursery Manager
Main duties:
• To participate fully in your apprentice study
• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
• To learn how to follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
• To learn how to ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care
• To develop your knowledge of working with families and parents / carers
• Undertake required domestic jobs within the nursery as required
• Participate fully in team meetings and training
• Engage in training, read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures within the nursery
• Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
• To learn how to safely and appropriately support children with intimate care when required
• Ensure mealtimes are pleasant social experience and feed back to parents on any issues
• To provide cover when required
• To undertake any other duties as determined by the management
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Perks & benefits
Employee Discounts
Skills required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Interest in gardening, art, music or cooking
• Experience of looking after young children as a nanny, parent, sibling or volunteer
• Knowledge of how young children play and learn desirable
Qualifications required
5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent, including English Language and Maths
Training you'll get
We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. As an apprentice at Ark Start you will receive regular supervision, coaching and mentoring, and be supported to balance work, study and wellbeing throughout your apprenticeship.
Staff wellbeing is important to us. We know that working in a nursery can be challenging and work hard to ensure staff have the support, opportunities and infrastructure they need.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Duration
19 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
16 Jul 2026
Interviews
21 Jul 2026
Starts
Sep 2026
Apply by
28 Jul 2026
Training provider
BPP
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
W3 8AX
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