Start Your Career in Childcare – Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  • Company: SAY NURSERIES LTD
  • Location: Croydon, CR0 4FJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,800.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000028617
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/07/2026
  • Start Date: 19/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm and 9.00am - 6.00pm.

Brief Description

Start your career in childcare with our supportive nursery team.

You will earn while you learn, gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and help children aged 3 months to 5 years learn, play and grow. No nursery experience needed, just passion, care and willingness to learn.

Training to be Provided


  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

  • Training will include a Paediatric First Aid qualification

  • Training will be done at location

Future Prospects


  • Permanent position

Vacancy Detail


  • Support children aged 3 months to 5 years with their learning, play and daily routines

  • Help create a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment

  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and staff

  • Support children’s communication, independence, confidence and social development

  • Help plan and take part in fun learning activities, including stories, songs, creative play, outdoor play and group activities

  • Work with experienced nursery practitioners who will guide and support your development

  • Learn how to observe children’s progress and support their individual needs

  • Understand and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures

  • Attend training, team meetings and supervision sessions as part of your development

  • Take responsibility for your own learning and work towards becoming a qualified Early Years Educator

Other Information


  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • Working outside

Ready to start your adventure?