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Apprentice Dental Nurse – Woodgrange Dental Practice (E7 0EW)

Apprentice Dental Nurse – Woodgrange Dental Practice

Woodgrange Dental Practice
London (E7 0EW)
Closes on 8 Dec 2025
Posted on 4 Nov 2025

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to launch a rewarding career in dentistry within a dynamic dental practice. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated dental team. As part of this role, you will work towards achieving the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Annual wage: £14,918.80 a year

The salary will be increased 12 months after the start date of the apprenticeship programme, with the payment adjusted according to the apprentice’s age group.

Training course: Dental nurse (GDC 2023)Hours

Exact working days and hours to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Start date: Monday 15 December 2025
Duration:18 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
Ensuring the care, comfort, and welfare of patients
Preparing and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Sterilising instruments in accordance with protocols
Mixing dental materials as required
Charting treatments and patient information using dental software
Complying with strict cross-infection control procedures
Developing and processing digital x-rays
Monitoring and maintaining adequate stock levels within the surgery
Assisting with reception duties and general administrative tasks

Where you’ll work

80 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0EWCheck your travel to work

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course Content

Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
Assess patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.Undertake orthodontic assessment.
Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
Accurately record an oral health assessment.Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
Process and manage dental radiographs and images.Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
Identify changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
Make arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator.
Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner.
Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines.
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment.Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies.
Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health.
Support the management of patients with acute oral conditions ensuring involvement of appropriate dental team members.
Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English, using representatives or interpreters where necessary, in relation to patients with anxious or challenging behaviour or special considerations such as emotional trauma and difficult circumstances, such as breaking bad news, or discussing issues such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or diet.
Maintain contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
Communicate with care, compassion, empathy and respect in all professional interactions with patients, their representatives, the public and colleagues.
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions.Give feedback effectively to other members of the team.
Respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team.
Demonstrate effective team working.Contribute to your team in providing dental care for patients.Where appropriate manage, refer or delegate work according to the scope of practice of members of the dental team, in line with competence and professional practice.
Take a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team.
Raise concerns where appropriate about your own or others’ health, behaviour or professional performance.
Comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care.Act in accordance with current best practice guidelines.
Act in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements.
Act within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients.
Act with integrity and ensure your actions maintain the trust of colleagues, patients, and the public in you, your team, and the profession across all environments and media.
Demonstrate personal accountability to patients, the regulator, the team and wider community.
Work in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment which promotes the safety and wellbeing of the patient and dental team.
Where appropriate lead, manage and take professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care.
Where appropriate support patients to negotiate the barriers and challenges which prevent sections of the population accessing oral healthcare, including patients from marginalised populations and patients with protected characteristics.
Treat your patients, members of the public and your colleagues with dignity and respect and without discrimination.
Support patients to make informed decisions about their care, making their interests your first concern.
Demonstrate cultural competence, accepting and respecting the diversity of patients and colleagues.
Provide the best possible outcome for your patients by using your knowledge and skills, acting as an advocate for their needs where appropriate.
Speak up to protect others from harm.Evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention at a community and or population level.
Proactively address discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions from colleagues, patients and other professionals.
Evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain.
Evaluate and apply the evidence base in relation to the environmental impacts of common treatment methods and approaches to the delivery of oral healthcare.
Contribute positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part.
Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self.
Demonstrate personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice.
Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies as they relate to dental nurse practice.
Accurately assess your own capabilities and limitations in the interest of high-quality patient care and seek advice from supervisors or colleagues where appropriate.
Recognise personal assumptions, biases and prejudices and manage the impact of these on patient care and professional behaviour with colleagues, patients and wider society.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self.
Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.
Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual’s role or professional relationships.
Effectively manage your own time and resources.
Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach, that takes account of patient compliance and self-care, to contribute to the patient’s long-term oral and general health.
Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
Assess patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.
Undertake orthodontic assessment.
Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.
Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
Accurately record an oral health assessment.
Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.
Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
Identify changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
Make arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator.
Provide chairside support to the operator during treatment.Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.
Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner.
Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines.
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment.Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies.
Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health.
Support the management of patients with acute oral conditions ensuring involvement of appropriate dental team members.
Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English, using representatives or interpreters where necessary, in relation to patients with anxious or challenging behaviour or special considerations such as emotional trauma and difficult circumstances, such as breaking bad news, or discussing issues such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or diet.
Communicate effectively and sensitively by spoken, written and electronic means with the public.
Communicate effectively by spoken, written and electronic means with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions in relation to the direct care of individual patients, oral health promotion and raising concerns when problems arise, including where patients cause distress to staff.
Maintain contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
Communicate with care, compassion, empathy and respect in all professional interactions with patients, their representatives, the public and colleagues.
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions.
Give feedback effectively to other members of the team.
Respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team.
Demonstrate effective team working.
Contribute to your team in providing dental care for patients.
Where appropriate manage, refer or delegate work according to the scope of practice of members of the dental team, in line with competence and professional practice.
Take a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team.Raise concerns where appropriate about your own or others’ health, behaviour or professional performance.
Comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care.Act in accordance with current best practice guidelines.
Act in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements.Act within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients.
Act with integrity and ensure your actions maintain the trust of colleagues, patients, and the public in you, your team, and the profession across all environments and media.
Demonstrate personal accountability to patients, the regulator, the team and wider community.
Work in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment which promotes the safety and wellbeing of the patient and dental team.
Where appropriate lead, manage and take professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care.
Where appropriate support patients to negotiate the barriers and challenges which prevent sections of the population accessing oral healthcare, including patients from marginalised populations and patients with protected characteristics.
Treat your patients, members of the public and your colleagues with dignity and respect and without discrimination.
Support patients to make informed decisions about their care, making their interests your first concern.
Demonstrate cultural competence, accepting and respecting the diversity of patients and colleagues.
Provide the best possible outcome for your patients by using your knowledge and skills, acting as an advocate for their needs where appropriate.
Speak up to protect others from harm.
Evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention at a community and or population level.
Proactively address discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions from colleagues, patients and other professionals.
Evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain.
Evaluate and apply the evidence base in relation to the environmental impacts of common treatment methods and approaches to the delivery of oral healthcare.
Contribute positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part.
Evaluate an evidence base.
Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self.
Demonstrate personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice.
Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies as they relate to dental nurse practice.
Accurately assess your own capabilities and limitations in the interest of high-quality patient care and seek advice from supervisors or colleagues where appropriate.
Recognise personal assumptions, biases and prejudices and manage the impact of these on patient care and professional behaviour with colleagues, patients and wider society.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self.
Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.
Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual’s role or professional relationships.
Effectively manage your own time and resources.
Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach, that takes account of patient compliance and self-care, to contribute to the patient’s long-term oral and general health.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Your training plan:

ASA Training Ltd offers flexible training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.

All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.

Key Features:

Year-round enrolment
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
20% off-the-job training
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

More training information:

ASA Training Ltd is an Ofsted Grade 2 accredited training provider with over 30-years of experience in delivering government funded initiatives. We specialise in the Early Years and Dental Nursing sectors.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4/C) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Patience

Other requirements

Other requirements: You must be willing to undergo a DBS check, and a Hepatitis B vaccination is required.

About this company

Woodgrange Dental is part of Arkh-View Surgeries Limited group. Dedicated to delivering the highest standard of dental care with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Their mission is simple: to help every patient achieve and maintain optimal oral health while feeling supported and valued throughout their dental journey. With a warm, welcoming environment and a team of skilled professionals, Arkh-View Surgeries Limited provides exceptional care tailored to each individual’s needs. From preventative services to life-changing cosmetic treatments, they believe in the power of dentistry to transform smiles and lives.

After this apprenticeship

There are excellent opportunities for career progression, including roles such as Dental Hygienist, Practice Manager, and other positions within the dental industry – for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Woodgrange Dental Practice
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349446.

Apply now

Closes on 8 Dec 2025

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship – A W Brown Dental Practice (IP11 7EW)

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship – A W Brown Dental Practice

A W Brown Dental
FELIXSTOWE (IP11 7EW)
Closes on 10 Dec 2025
Posted on 5 Nov 2025

Summary

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The salary will be increased 12 months after the start date of the apprenticeship programme, with the payment adjusted according to the apprentice’s age group.

Training course: Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
40 hours a week
Start date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Duration: 18 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
Ensuring the care, comfort, and welfare of patients
Preparing and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Sterilising instruments in accordance with protocols
Mixing dental materials as required
Charting treatments and patient information using dental software
Complying with strict cross-infection control procedures
Developing and processing digital x-rays
Monitoring and maintaining adequate stock levels within the surgery
Assisting with reception duties and general administrative tasks

Where you’ll work

11 VICTORIA STREET, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 7EW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course Content

Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
Assess patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.Undertake orthodontic assessment.
Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
Accurately record an oral health assessment.Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
Process and manage dental radiographs and images.Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
Identify changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
Make arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator.
Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner.
Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines.
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment.Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies.
Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health.
Support the management of patients with acute oral conditions ensuring involvement of appropriate dental team members.
Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English, using representatives or interpreters where necessary, in relation to patients with anxious or challenging behaviour or special considerations such as emotional trauma and difficult circumstances, such as breaking bad news, or discussing issues such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or diet.
Maintain contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
Communicate with care, compassion, empathy and respect in all professional interactions with patients, their representatives, the public and colleagues.
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions.Give feedback effectively to other members of the team.
Respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team.
Demonstrate effective team working.Contribute to your team in providing dental care for patients.Where appropriate manage, refer or delegate work according to the scope of practice of members of the dental team, in line with competence and professional practice.
Take a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team.
Raise concerns where appropriate about your own or others’ health, behaviour or professional performance.
Comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care.Act in accordance with current best practice guidelines.
Act in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements.
Act within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients.
Act with integrity and ensure your actions maintain the trust of colleagues, patients, and the public in you, your team, and the profession across all environments and media.
Demonstrate personal accountability to patients, the regulator, the team and wider community.
Work in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment which promotes the safety and wellbeing of the patient and dental team.
Where appropriate lead, manage and take professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care.
Where appropriate support patients to negotiate the barriers and challenges which prevent sections of the population accessing oral healthcare, including patients from marginalised populations and patients with protected characteristics.
Treat your patients, members of the public and your colleagues with dignity and respect and without discrimination.
Support patients to make informed decisions about their care, making their interests your first concern.
Demonstrate cultural competence, accepting and respecting the diversity of patients and colleagues.
Provide the best possible outcome for your patients by using your knowledge and skills, acting as an advocate for their needs where appropriate.
Speak up to protect others from harm.Evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention at a community and or population level.
Proactively address discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions from colleagues, patients and other professionals.
Evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain.
Evaluate and apply the evidence base in relation to the environmental impacts of common treatment methods and approaches to the delivery of oral healthcare.
Contribute positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part.
Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self.
Demonstrate personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice.
Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies as they relate to dental nurse practice.
Accurately assess your own capabilities and limitations in the interest of high-quality patient care and seek advice from supervisors or colleagues where appropriate.
Recognise personal assumptions, biases and prejudices and manage the impact of these on patient care and professional behaviour with colleagues, patients and wider society.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self.
Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.
Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual’s role or professional relationships.
Effectively manage your own time and resources.
Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach, that takes account of patient compliance and self-care, to contribute to the patient’s long-term oral and general health.
Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
Assess patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.
Undertake orthodontic assessment.
Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.
Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
Accurately record an oral health assessment.
Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.
Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
Identify changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
Make arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator.
Provide chairside support to the operator during treatment.Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.
Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner.
Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines.
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment.Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies.
Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health.
Support the management of patients with acute oral conditions ensuring involvement of appropriate dental team members.
Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English, using representatives or interpreters where necessary, in relation to patients with anxious or challenging behaviour or special considerations such as emotional trauma and difficult circumstances, such as breaking bad news, or discussing issues such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or diet.
Communicate effectively and sensitively by spoken, written and electronic means with the public.
Communicate effectively by spoken, written and electronic means with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions in relation to the direct care of individual patients, oral health promotion and raising concerns when problems arise, including where patients cause distress to staff.
Maintain contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
Communicate with care, compassion, empathy and respect in all professional interactions with patients, their representatives, the public and colleagues.
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions.
Give feedback effectively to other members of the team.
Respect the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a dental and wider healthcare team.
Demonstrate effective team working.
Contribute to your team in providing dental care for patients.
Where appropriate manage, refer or delegate work according to the scope of practice of members of the dental team, in line with competence and professional practice.
Take a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team.Raise concerns where appropriate about your own or others’ health, behaviour or professional performance.
Comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care.Act in accordance with current best practice guidelines.
Act in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements.Act within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients.
Act with integrity and ensure your actions maintain the trust of colleagues, patients, and the public in you, your team, and the profession across all environments and media.
Demonstrate personal accountability to patients, the regulator, the team and wider community.
Work in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment which promotes the safety and wellbeing of the patient and dental team.
Where appropriate lead, manage and take professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care.
Where appropriate support patients to negotiate the barriers and challenges which prevent sections of the population accessing oral healthcare, including patients from marginalised populations and patients with protected characteristics.
Treat your patients, members of the public and your colleagues with dignity and respect and without discrimination.
Support patients to make informed decisions about their care, making their interests your first concern.
Demonstrate cultural competence, accepting and respecting the diversity of patients and colleagues.
Provide the best possible outcome for your patients by using your knowledge and skills, acting as an advocate for their needs where appropriate.
Speak up to protect others from harm.
Evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention at a community and or population level.
Proactively address discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions from colleagues, patients and other professionals.
Evaluate the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain.
Evaluate and apply the evidence base in relation to the environmental impacts of common treatment methods and approaches to the delivery of oral healthcare.
Contribute positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part.
Evaluate an evidence base.
Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self.
Demonstrate personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice.
Evaluate the impact of new techniques and technologies as they relate to dental nurse practice.
Accurately assess your own capabilities and limitations in the interest of high-quality patient care and seek advice from supervisors or colleagues where appropriate.
Recognise personal assumptions, biases and prejudices and manage the impact of these on patient care and professional behaviour with colleagues, patients and wider society.
Recognise the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety and manage this professionally.
Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self.
Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.
Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual’s role or professional relationships.
Effectively manage your own time and resources.
Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach, that takes account of patient compliance and self-care, to contribute to the patient’s long-term oral and general health.

Your training plan

ASA Training Ltd offers flexible training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.

All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.

Key Features:

Year-round enrolment
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
20% off-the-job training
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

More training information

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4/C) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Patience

Other requirements

You must be willing to undergo a DBS check, and a Hepatitis B vaccination is required.

About this company

The practice has been providing our local and wider community with a high standard of dentistry for over 50 years. We are a conveniently located independent private practice in the heart of the beautiful coastal town of Felixstowe, which also has one of the major ports of our country. We offer a wide range of dental services ranging from general dentistry to more involved proceedures like dental implants. We also provide cosmetic and aesthetic treatments including composite bonding, smile makeovers, boutique whitening, antiwrinkle treatments, dermofillers, etc. Our ethos is on prevention and we strive to educate our patients about how they can maintain optimal oral health. It has been clinically proven that oral health has a direct link to general health, which is why regular visits to your dentist and hygienist are so important. Together, we can build and maintain a platform that supports healthy teeth and gums. We are committed to excellence in both dentistry and patient care. As a team, we are continually learning and challenging ourselves to improve our knowledge and skills. We aim to provide exceptional, personalised care to ensure all our patients achieve excellent oral health.

https://awbrowndental.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company Benefits

Check-up & hygienist appointments Uniform Company events GDC reimbursement

After this apprenticeship

There are excellent opportunities for career progression, including roles such as Dental Hygienist, Practice Manager, and other positions within the dental industry – for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
A W Brown Dental
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349751.

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Closes on 10 Dec 2025

Early Years

Early Years Apprentice – Small Steps Day Nursery (Park Road-CH48 4DW)

Early Years Apprentice – Small Steps Day Nursery (Park Road)

SMALL STEPS DAY NURSERY (WIR
Wirral (CH48 4DW)
Closes on 23 Nov 2025
Posted on 14 Oct 2025

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting childcare career. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and caring individual to provide high quality Early Years learning and education whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of children.

Annual wage: £11,778 a year

The salary will be increased 12 months after the start date of the apprenticeship programme, with the payment adjusted according to the apprentice’s age group.Training courseEarly years educatorHoursSchedule to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date: Monday 1 December 2025
Duration:18 Months
Positions available:1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice, you’ll gain real-world experience, develop valuable skills, and learn directly from experienced professionals.

This Apprenticeship in the Early Year setting includes:

Creating a safe, caring, and stimulating educational environment both indoors and outdoors at all times
Collaborating with other professionals in the nursery to support the well-being and development of each child
Following all nursery policies and procedures to ensure high standards of care and education
Planning and delivering engaging activities that help each child progress towards their individual early learning goals

Where you’ll work

2 Park Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 4DW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Early years educator
Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course Contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

ASA Training Ltd offers flexible online training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.
All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.

Key Features:

Year-round enrolment
Diploma in Early Years Level 3
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
20% off-the-job training
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade C/4) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Creative
Patience

Other requirements

You must be willing to undergo a DBS check.

About this company

Small Steps provides a calm, home-from-home environment that nurtures both children and staff. This approach fosters a joyful, authentic, and effective setting for teaching and learning. Children are encouraged to engage in high-quality play indoors and outdoors, guided by their interests, abilities, and aspirations. The environment supports the development of the whole child, preparing them for future success. Small Steps values strong partnerships with parents and carers, creating a sense of belonging and trust, and ensuring each child feels safe and supported. The dedicated team is central to Small Steps’ success. Staff are actively supported in their professional development, with leadership committed to helping them achieve their goals and deliver the best outcomes for the children in their care.

https://smallstepsdaynursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Programme, individuals are well-positioned to pursue a range of rewarding career pathways within the early years and education sector.
This qualification not only provides a strong foundation in child development, safeguarding, and early education practices but also opens the door to further training and specialisation. Excellent opportunities for career progression include roles such as Room Leader, Nursery Supervisor, Deputy Manager, or Nursery Manager.
With additional experience and qualifications, individuals may also progress into roles such as Early Years Teacher, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), or move into related fields such as childcare consultancy, family support work, or education welfare.
For those seeking further academic development, there is also the option to undertake a Level 5 qualification, Foundation Degree, or a full BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, which can lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or other specialist roles in the education sector.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SMALL STEPS DAY NURSERY (WIR
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346364.

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Closes on 23 Nov 2025

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