Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Hatching Dragons Southwark Ltd
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Location: SE16 5DZ
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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-2000019518
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Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2026
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Start Date: 14/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 7:30am-18:30pm within that time, either 7.30-4.40, 9.30-6.30 shift, 40 hours Monday-Friday.
Brief Description
This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in an early years setting while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship. The apprentice will work alongside experienced practitioners to support the care, learning, and development of children from birth to five years.
Training to be Provided
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3, including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent role, further training, or progression to a higher-level apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice will combine hands-on experience within the nursery with structured learning delivered by an approved apprenticeship provider. This role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in early years education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
On a day-to-day basis, the apprentice will support the nursery team, learn core early years processes, complete assigned tasks, and develop the skills and knowledge required to meet apprenticeship standards and assessments.
Within the nursery setting, the apprentice will work with children aged 0-5 years, engaging them in stimulating, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They will support children's learning and development, promote inclusion and diversity, and help create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A blend of face-to-face and Skype/phone catch-ups every 4-6 weeks to review progress and receive personalised feedback
- A mixture of on-the-job and off-the-job training, including engaging workshops and interactive webinars
- Formal reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and Apprenticeship Trainer to support your development
- The opportunity to achieve Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already hold GCSEs)
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification upon successful completion of the 15-month programme
Other Information
The role requires balancing work and study, meeting deadlines, and completing assessments alongside day-to-day duties. Some tasks may be repetitive while learning core skills.