early years apprenticeship

Rainbow Friends Childcare · Barking and Dagenham

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At Rainbow Friends Childcare, we are more than just a nursery - we are a vibrant, loving community dedicated to the growth and development of children aged 5 and under. Our nursery is a place where laughter, curiosity, and creativity thrive. Nestled in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, our warm and welcoming environment is designed to inspire children to learn, play, and explore together.

Monday to Friday between the hours 8.00am to 6.00pm, shifts. 25 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • After completing the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Early Years Practitioner role, continue onto a higher-level childcare qualification, or develop a career in nursery management, teaching assistance, or early years education

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 07 Sep 2026
Apply by 09 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

IG11 7SQ

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