Childcare Apprenticeship

Downside Pre‑School are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

You will be working with children aged 2‑5 years old, to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending term‑time only Pre‑School.

• Maintain high standards of care and education within the pre‑school, ensuring a safe, stimulating and well‑resourced environment for all children.
• Observe, support and extend children’s learning and development through meaningful play and planned activities.
• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Accurately complete observations, assessments and records to support children’s progress and development.
• Build positive, professional relationships with բ parents, carers and family members to support each child’s individual needs.

This is a term time only pro‑rata position based on 40 weeks per year. The yearly salary based on this will be £/formatted £13,288 and all annual leave will be required to be taken within school holidays.

• Start Date: 23.02.26
• Wages: £13,288 per year
• Hours: 38 per week
• Location: Luton, LU4 8EZ
• Employer: Downside Pre‑School
• Additional Information: Early years educator (Level 3)
• Duration: 18 months