Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

  • Company: Tom Thumb Nursery
  • Location: LONDON, E17 9LG
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000039621
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2026
  • Start Date: 12/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your initiative is essential.

Brief Description

Working in a childcare setting with children from the ages 0–5 years, you will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. This requires dedication, commitment and punctuality to be successful. Duties will include, but not be limited to, creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children, teaching within the EYFS requirements, etc.

Training to be Provided


  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery

  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful

  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector

  • Training will take place in the workplace

  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor

  • You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Future Prospects

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:



  • Room leader positions

  • Possible management training

  • Springboard into primary education

  • Paediatric nursing

  • Continuous development in the current nursery setting

Vacancy Detail


  • Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities

  • Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene

  • Communicating with other team members and parents

  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5 years

  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Other Information

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

Ready to start your adventure?