Vacancy Details
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
🌟 Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and level 5 Early Years Lead Practitoner Apprenticeship 🌟
MILESTONES DAY NURSERY (DA1 5XW)
Milestones Day Nursery Dartford 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 is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.
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: Central Rd, Dartford DA1 5XW
🌐 Website: https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/
Interested? Please reply with your CV and confirm your travel time to Croydon.
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.
