Location
East Dulwich, London (SE22 0AU) – 65 Friern Road

Hours
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 3 or 4 days per week with hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Salary
£12,480 for the first year, with the potential to increase depending on age

Start Date
Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration
1 year 3 months

Positions Available
2

About the Role
Join CasaNatura BC as an Apprentice Nursery Assistant while working towards an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification with Parenta Training Limited. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in childcare while gaining valuable practical experience in a caring, creative and child-focused nursery environment.

You will work with children aged from birth to five years, supporting their care, learning, development and wellbeing while developing the professional knowledge and practical skills required for a career 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 childcare and education.
• Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas.
• Understand and follow the nursery's confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive, 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 of children.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Communication and professional collaboration.
• Working with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Supporting children with SEND and EAL needs.
• Attachment theory and child development.
• Providing respectful 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 children's communication, relationships and independence.
• Reflecting on practice and developing professionally.