Childcare Apprenticeship - London

Sowing & Growing Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3.

What you'll do

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced childcare professionals to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

You'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team that is passionate about delivering outstanding early years education. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop valuable practical skills, gain experience across all aspects of nursery life, and learn how to support children's communication, language and overall development through engaging play-based learning.

This role offers excellent opportunities to build your confidence, develop professionally, and work towards becoming a qualified Early Years Educator.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that promotes children's learning and development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Support children's communication, language, social and emotional development through play and planned activities
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Work towards becoming a Key Person, supporting a small group of children and maintaining learning journeys
• Observe, monitor and record children's progress with guidance from experienced practitioners
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times
• Help prepare and maintain engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Support children's personal care, mealtimes and daily routines while promoting independence
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout the nursery
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship learning activities
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to provide the highest standard of childcare
• Develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout the apprenticeship programme

Training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we're with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

• There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Skills

• Creative
• Initative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Teamworking
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualification, Childcare L2 (grade Pass)

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About the employer

We believe that children should be immersed in a language-rich environment that facilitates imaginative play and enhances their learning experiences. Our nursery is designed to provide all children with the greatest opportunities to learn. We believe in capitalising on every experience whilst creating spaces that encourage children to ask questions and discover the world around them.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday (Shifts Range Between 7:30am- 6:30pm)
• Start date: 10 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £25,396.80 a year