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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Location
LONDON (SE21 8HE)
Closing Date
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Salary
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Training
Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Training schedule: 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
Earn while you learn: Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Requirements
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.
- Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness
- Other requirements: You must be a UK resident and have at least 3 years residency in the UK / EU. If you require a Visa, this must not expire before the apprenticeship end date (up to 24 months). GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme
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Work
Positions available: 1
Start date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Hours: 40 hours a week
Shifts: To be confirmed during nursery opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am- 6:30pm.
What you'll do at work:
- Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds
- Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers
- Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
- Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
- Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
- Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
- Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting
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About this employer
Rainbow Smiles is a State of the Art Children’s Day Nursery catering for Children from the ages of 3 months to 5 Years Old. The Nursery Ethos is summed up in the statement “Where Only the Best Will Do”, as we appreciate that choosing a suitable Nursery for your child is the most important decision any Parent will have to make, as the Early Years of any child life are the most important for the child’s long term development. As such our primary aim is to provide the highest level of care for each and every child who attends our Nursery.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). The Early Years Educator Level 3 is an advanced apprenticeship equivalent to an NVQ 3. You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED. The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058254.
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