Nursery Apprentice - Early Years Educator level 3
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Company: WILLOWS PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
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Location: SW19 3QX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000035326
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Workdays, Monday to Friday working in shifts.
Brief Description
Are you ready to begin an exciting career in childcare? Do you have a passion for supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive? Willows Pre-School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join our dedicated team. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, high-quality early years setting.
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
- Being a permanent part of our Willows Team
Vacancy Detail
Willows Pre-School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting every child to reach their full potential.
The Role
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will support the team in delivering outstanding care and education while learning key skills needed for a successful career in childcare.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Getting to know all children in the setting, recognising their individual emotional, physical and developmental needs
- Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
- Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Principal and parents where appropriate
- Providing intimate care, including nappy changing when required
- Following all Health & Safety procedures and reporting any concerns promptly
- Adhering to safeguarding policies and reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Supporting or taking responsibility for a group of children as directed
- Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners, cooperation and social development
- Assisting in planning and implementing the EYFS curriculum
- Providing high-quality learning experiences through play and structured activities
- Supporting staff deployment to ensure children can fully participate in activities
- Carrying out observations and maintaining accurate records of children’s progress
- Keeping documentation up to date, including registers and accident records
What You’ll Gain
- A recognised Early Years qualification
- Practical experience in a supportive, high-quality setting
- Ongoing training and development
- Mentoring from experienced early years professionals
- A strong foundation for a long-term career in childcare