Location
Fulham, London (SW6 1PB) – St. Johns Church, North End 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
2

About the Role
Join Peques Anglo Spanish Nursery Schools as an Apprentice Nursery Assistant while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in childcare while gaining practical experience in a friendly, multilingual early years setting.

You will work with children from birth to five years old, supporting their care, development, learning and wellbeing. You will gain hands-on experience while learning from experienced professionals and developing the skills required for a career in early years education.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0–5, organising activities and supporting their care and development.
• Support the personal and emotional needs of individual children, including changing nappies, feeding and general care.
• Provide care and support under supervision, ensuring children participate in learning and play activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-presented nursery environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Create a warm, friendly and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Follow the nursery’s confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Contribute to an effective, supportive and positive 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.

Your 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 transitions and significant events.
• Observing, assessing and planning children's individual learning.
• Delivering child-led and adult-led learning opportunities.
• Developing professionally through reflection and continued learning.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organisation skills.
• Customer care skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Number and analytical skills.
• Logical and creative approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and a proactive approach.
• Non-judgemental attitude.
• Patience and empathy.

Qualifications
No specific prior qualifications are stated as mandatory. Relevant qualifications and industry experience may be considered and the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge.

Other Requirements
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

About Peques Anglo Spanish Nursery Schools
Peques was established in September 1999 as a small sessional nursery in Fulham and has since grown to two settings. The nurseries are multilingual, full-day childcare facilities delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage in English, Spanish and Mandarin, with a shared ethos focused on continuous improvement and high-quality childcare.

Career Progression
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to an exciting career in childcare. The apprenticeship provides the opportunity to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, with the potential to continue developing within the early years sector.

Next Steps
Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm. The apprenticeship reference is VAC2000044262.

To apply or ask questions, contact Katie Day at Parenta Training Limited via [email protected] or 01622 934046.