Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. Teaching within the EYFS requirements. Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene. Communicating with other team members and parents. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting.

Training:

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.

Training Outcome:

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 the current nursery setting.

Employer Description:
Playhouse Montessori is a small family run nurser who believe in nurturing the whole child through combining the montessori philosophy and the early years foundation stage. They are open Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 6:00pm

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness


  • Location: 1a Dunbar Avenue London SW16 4SB
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: SWIFT ACI
  • Posted: 17-Oct-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk