Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship (HAN 26)
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Company: HUNGRY CATERPILLAR DAY NURSERIES LTD
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Location: Hanwell, W7 3JG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,680.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000058082
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Application Deadline Date: 06/11/2026
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Start Date: 01/12/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 6.00pm, around the current shift system. One evening per month for staff meetings. Five paid training days per year.
Brief Description
You will gain experience, earn a salary and achieve a recognised early years level 3 qualification. Duties include working alongside the team as an educator but with support and the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child.
Training to be Provided
- At the end of your training, you will achieve a full and relevant Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Paediatric First Aid
- Your training will be delivered by our training partners
- You will work all year round and have (20% off the job) to complete course work, visit other settings, attend training or do online training, etc.
Future Prospects
After you complete your qualification, you can:
- Progress within Hungry Caterpillars and take on more responsibility/progress into more senior roles (room leader/deputy manager/manager)
- Take on a full key worker role and support a group of children
Vacancy Detail
- You will work alongside the team as a practitioner but with support
- You will have the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child
- You will be involved in the daily routine care of the children as well as key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe, their development needs are met, and their progress is shared with parents
- You will be assigned a tutor who will set your work and support you through your qualification
- You will have a nursery-based mentor who will be on hand to support you with your work and offer day-to-day guidance
Other Information
This advert is part of a recruitment cycle. You will be involved in every aspect of nursery life. You will be working both inside the nursery and in the garden with the children, at all times of the year and in all weather. You will need to be committed, reliable, able to work the required hours and study with the end goal of a qualification.