Vacancy Details
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
🌟 Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship 🌟
Little Nest Day Nursery | Croydon (CR0 8HA)
Little Nest Day Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join their team as Early Years Educator Apprentices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised childcare qualification while earning a wage and building valuable hands-on experience in a supportive nursery setting.
About the Role
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will:
- Support children's learning and development through play and planned activities
- Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, outdoor play, and sleep routines
- Provide personal care, including nappy changing and toileting support
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
- Observe children's development and contribute to learning records
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support activities that encourage children's confidence, independence, and social skills
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times
About the Apprenticeship
You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining practical experience in the nursery.
Training includes:
- Online learning and coursework
- Virtual classrooms and webinars
- One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
- Workplace observations and reviews
- Dedicated training time within working hours
✅ No college attendance required
✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Salary & Hours
- £8 per hour for the first year
- National Minimum Wage thereafter
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Monday to Friday
- Shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm
What We're Looking For
- Passion for working with children
- Positive, caring, and reliable attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work well as part of a team
Why Apply?
- Gain a recognised qualification while earning
- Supportive and friendly nursery environment
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Excellent career progression opportunities within Early Years
📍 Location: 2 Bridle Parade, Bridle Road, Croydon, CR0 8HA
🌐 Website: https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/
Interested? Please reply with your CV and confirm your travel time to Croydon.
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.
