Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Childcare Happy Days
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Location: Croydon, CR0 4PL
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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-2000003324
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Application Deadline Date: 24/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, no weekends. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Fantastic opportunity for 3 apprentices to gain an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator:
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
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 & punctuality for you to be successful
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & 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 current nursery setting
Vacancy Detail
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.
Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months.
This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.
Duties will include:
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
- Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
- Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children