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

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.

What you'll do

• 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

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include a Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Training will be done at location

After the apprenticeship

• Permanent position

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Working outside

Benefits

• Uniform provided
• Internal Training
• Social Events
• Employee of the Month
• 20 days paid annual leave + bank holidays

About the employer

• At Say Nurseries Ltd, we believe early years education is one of the most important stages in a child's life.
• Every day, our nursery teams help babies and young children feel safe, happy, confident and ready to learn. Through play, care, creativity and positive relationships, we support children to develop their social skills, independence, communication and confidence.
• When children leave our nursery to begin school, our aim is for them to feel prepared, capable and excited for the next stage of their journey.
• We are looking for apprentices who want to be part of this important work and grow with us in a rewarding childcare career.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm and 9.00am - 6.00pm.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £20,800 a year
• Other locations: Hounslow, TW3 4EB