Vacancy Details

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3


Employer: Westerham Day Nursery
Location: TN16 1EZ
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £11-£13 depending on experience

About the Opportunity
Do you love working with children and want to continue a rewarding career in Early Years?
Join a warm and supportive nursery team in Westerham and gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 0-5 years while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their childcare career in a nurturing environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.


Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Westerham Day Nursery

  • Westerham, Kent, TN16 1EZ
  • £11.00 - £13.00 per hour 
  • Full Time | 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • Varied shifts between 7:45am and 6:00pm

About the Opportunity
Do you love working with children and want to continue a rewarding career in Early Years?
Join a warm and supportive nursery team in Westerham and gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 0-5 years while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their childcare career in a nurturing environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.


As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will:


  • Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging experiences that promote children's progress.
  • Assist with mealtimes, daily routines, and personal care where required.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
  • Observe and support children's progress and development.
  • Promote children's emotional, social, and educational growth.
  • Follow safeguarding, health, and safety procedures at all times.

What You'll Receive

  • Earn while you learn
  • £11.00 - £13.00 per hour
  • Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
  •  Dedicated tutor support
  •  Workplace-based learning alongside virtual training sessions
  • A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
  • Valuable nursery experience
  •  Excellent career progression opportunities

About the Apprenticeship

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification
  • Training delivered virtually alongside practical workplace experience
  • Duration 18 month
  • Full support from day one
  • No College to attend



We would love to hear from you if you are:

✔ Passionate about working with children
✔ Friendly, caring, and reliable
✔ Eager to learn and develop professionally
✔ Able to travel to the nursery location

You will also need:

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills alongside the programme.
  • Access to a laptop/computer with internet access.
  • To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility.
  • Safeguarding
  • The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email with your CV and I will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.