Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator

  • Company: JUNIOR VIPS NURSERY LIMITED
  • Location: Croydon, CR0 2UA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000003329
  • Application Deadline Date: 24/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30- 40 hours, Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator



  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in 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


  • 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

  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea

  • Supporting children’s self-help needs

  • Being creative and enthusiastic

  • Following safeguarding rules

  • Undertaking first aid training as required

  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required

  • Ensuring that all health and hygiene requirements are always adhered to

Ready to start your adventure?