Location
Barnet, London (EN5 5EB) – 177 Leicester Road

Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with varied shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Salary
£16,640 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age, in line with the National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Start Date
Monday 7 September 2026

Duration
1 year 3 months

Positions Available
4

About the Role
Join Bright Little Stars Ltd as an Apprentice Nursery Assistant while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification with Parenta Training. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in childcare while gaining hands-on experience in a friendly, supportive and child-centred nursery environment.

You will work with children aged from birth to five years, supporting their care, learning, development and wellbeing while developing the professional skills required to progress in early years education.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0–5, organising activities and supporting their learning and development.
• Support the personal and emotional needs of individual children, including feeding, nappy changing and general care.
• Provide care and support under supervision, ensuring children participate in daily learning and play activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-presented nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and provide a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere.
• Support children's emotional, social and educational development through individual attention and group activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas.
• Follow the setting's confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Contribute to an effective and supportive team environment.

Training & Development
You will work towards an Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship with Parenta Training Limited. At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to training or studying.

Training will cover areas including:

• Safeguarding and child protection.
• Health, safety and wellbeing.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Communication and professional collaboration.
• Supporting children with SEND and EAL needs.
• Attachment and child development.
• Personal care for children from birth to five.
• Supporting children's emotional, social and cultural development.
• Creating inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Supporting children through transitions and significant events.
• Observing, assessing and planning individual learning.
• Supporting child-centred and adult-led learning opportunities.
• Developing professionally through reflection and continued learning.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English – Pass.
• GCSE Maths – Pass.

Desirable Qualifications

• GCSE Early Years Practitioner – Pass.

Relevant qualifications and industry experience may also be considered, and the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer care skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Number skills.
• Logical and creative approach.
• Teamworking skills.
• Initiative and a proactive attitude.
• Non-judgemental approach.
• Patience and empathy.

Other Requirements

• You must be able to reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day.
• A DBS/police records check is required.
• You must be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
• For queries regarding the vacancy, contact 0800 002 9242.
• Applicants should not contact the employer directly.

About Bright Little Stars
Bright Little Stars is dedicated to giving children the best possible start in life through inspiring learning, exceptional education and care, and meaningful relationships.

Since opening its first nursery in 2013, Bright Little Stars has grown into a group of six settings. Its nurseries aim to create warm, family-like communities where children feel safe, loved and inspired to develop self-belief, confidence and independence.

The organisation takes a child-centred approach, placing each child at the heart of their learning journey and supporting their academic, social, emotional and creative development.

Career Progression
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to further opportunities in childcare. You will initially work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, with the potential to continue developing your career within the early years sector.

Next Steps
Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm. The apprenticeship reference is VAC2000039395.

For questions about the vacancy, contact Parenta Training Limited on 0800 002 9242. The apprenticeship contact is Katie Day at [email protected] or 01622 934046.