Nursery Apprentice - LV3 Early Years Educator

  • Company: LEE PARK DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location: SE13 5SR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £14,560.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000050280
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/10/2026
  • Start Date: 30/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 4
  • Working Week: Shift pattern between Monday and Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm. Shifts shall equate to 35 hours a week.

Brief Description

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners?

Looking for an apprenticeship opportunity with an employer invested in your long-term career?

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Lee Park (SE13).

Training to be Provided


  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification


An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.

Future Prospects

This employer is passionate about nurturing it's staff. They regularly look to establish the next generation of hires through the apprenticeship scheme giving opportunity to gain LV2, LV3 and LV5 qualifications. This provides opportunity to establish and grow your career long-term and this employer is keen to progress your career to senior level roles.

Vacancy Detail

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.


What you’ll do at work?



  • To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice

  • To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider

  • To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning

  • To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting

  • To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children

  • To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care

  • To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care

  • To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress

  • Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child

  • To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers

  • To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures

  • To attend regular team meetings

  • To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times

  • To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements

  • To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate

  • To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to start your adventure?