Vacancy Details
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Role Type
Pay Rate
Description
Nursery Apprentice
Full-Time | 4-Day Week
📍 Location: 92c St John's Hl, London SW11 1SH - other local locations available.
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days between 8am and 6pm
Join a Nursery Where You’re Truly Valued
At Abacus Ark, we’re a family-run nursery passionate about providing high-quality childcare in a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for both children and staff.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Nursery Apprentices to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to study/work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
– Funded Level 3 qualification
– Exciting progression opportunities – once qualification is complete.
– 4-Day Working Week – Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
– 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days).
– Medical Cashback Plan – Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year
– Training & Career Development
We invest heavily in our team with:
- First Aid & Safeguarding training
- Ongoing professional development
- Access to Flick online learning platform
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive Team Culture
- Mentorship from experienced early years professionals
- Regular support and feedback
- Inclusive and positive working environment
- Team social events and celebrations
- Company pension
- Blue Light Card access with major retail discounts
- Uniform provided
- Mental health and wellbeing support
About the Role:
As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. You’ll support daily routines, encourage children’s development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child has a positive nursery experience whilst completing your level 3 qualification! Once you complete your course, you will have the opportunity to progress at a higher level in the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily nursery routines and EYFS activities
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
- Encourage children’s learning and development through fun activities
- Build children’s confidence and independence
- Record observations using our parent communication system
- Work collaboratively with the nursery team
- Communicate professionally with parents and carers
- Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Previous nursery or childcare experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety
- Reliable and professional attitude
- Essential Requirements
- Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check
- Ability to provide 2 references
- Right to work in the UK
If you’re passionate about early years education and want to join a supportive nursery team where you can grow and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Company Overview
Training Provided
You will work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship delivered by Best Practice Network.
Your training will include:
- Virtual classrooms and webinars.
- Online learning and assignments.
- Work-based learning and portfolio development.
- One-to-one support from an apprenticeship tutor.
- Regular reviews and progress meetings.
No college attendance is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.
Safeguarding Statement
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.
We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.
