London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
Early Years Apprentice (Teddington)
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LEYF Apprenticeship – Your Future in Early Years Starts Here
Starting salary: £15,704 - £20,280 Places available: London-based nurseries Find your nearest nursery →
About the Apprenticeship
At LEYF, our Apprentices gain recognition through hands-on experience, earn a qualification, and shape the future of children aged 0-5. Working within a supportive environment, you’ll spend three days at a nursery and one day at our Apprenticeship Academy, receiving extra paid training including:
- Professional one-to-one support from tutors
- Weekly study sessions and learning materials
- A dedicated cohort of 20-25 learners for shared growth and mentorship
As Apprentices progress, we celebrated graduates like Becky—now a Level 3 Early Years Teacher—and Michelle, who continues inspiring new Apprentices through her role as Programme Manager.
What You’ll Enjoy
✅ Starting salary: £15,704 - £20,280 (40-hour week, Mon–Fri) ✅ Qualification support: Funded Level 3 Early Years qualifications with dedicated tutorial help ✅ Guaranteed future role – Receive an interview for a permanent Teacher position (salary from £28,808+) after qualifying (100% success rate) ✅ Specialised training – Development opportunities in areas like Coaching, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and Sustainability ✅ Family discounts: 70% childcare fees for your/your family’s children/grandchildren at a LEYF nursery ✅ Flexible holidays: 35 days including bank holidays and your birthday off ✅ Lifelong benefits:
- Sector-leading parental leave and wellbeing support
- Annual shopping discounts
- Conferences and awards programme
- Extra study bursary for care leavers ✅ Networking and extras: Cohort study trips, learning resources library, and in-house coaching
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Who We’re Looking For
Are you passionate about children’s development? We want individuals who:
✔ Care deeply about making every day meaningful for children through kindness, patience, and active listening ✔ Believe every child deserves a nurturing and fulfilling early start ✔ Are committed to leaning, growing, and embracing support to build a fulfilling long-term career in Early Years
We value your dedication and give you the tools, training, and support to grow into an inspiring educator.
Eligibility Requirements
To join, you must:
- Be aged 16+ (no upper age limit)
- Hold or be able to obtain:
- Current right to work in the UK
- Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or commit to reading/training towards this—LEYF offers dedicated support
- Commit to a full-time role, all year round
Apprenticeship Programme Details
- Start Dates: January, April, September, November
- Duration: 12 months (potential of completing qualification faster)
- Structure:
- 4 days at a LEYF nursery (base placement)
- 1 day at the Apprenticeship Academy (paid with your weekly hours)
- Support: Guidance from nursery managers and LEYF-trained coaching staff
- Networking: Educational trips, cohort collaboration, week-long training (beyond standard agency provision)
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Why Join LEYF?
📍 Impact: Our 75% of nurseries operate in deprivation hotspots—where your work can make the biggest difference. 💡 Social mission: Reinvested profits improve care and education for children across London. 🌟 Community: Be part of a growing, nurturing LEYF family.
Apply before it’s too late. *Open roles can fill quickly—we usually respond within 3–5 days after applying.
Quick Questions? Reach us at: 📧 jointheteam@leyf.org.uk 📞 0203 834 8679
About LEYF
LEYF is the London Early Years Foundation, a charitable social enterprise model creating 43 high-quality nurseries in London. By reinvesting all profits into our communities, we:
- Provide equal access to early education and care
- Place our nurseries in high need areas for maximum impact
- Focus on fostering lifelong learning and community resilience through innovation and compassion.
Join us in changing lives, one child at a time.
Joy, growth, and fulfillment await you—apply and be part of something extraordinary.
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