Early Years Apprenticeship WL

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

• 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
• Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration
• Working in a nursery setting full-time, min 30hrs a week
• Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks
• Updating your online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• A training schedule will be communicated once the candidate is successful

After the apprenticeship

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
• Continuous development in the current nursery setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (grade (Grade 4/C L2))

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

About the employer

Peques World Nurseries is a warm, nurturing trilingual early years setting where children are supported to learn, explore and grow in a safe, happy and inclusive environment. Through everyday experiences in English, Spanish and Mandarin, the nursery encourages children to develop confidence, curiosity and an appreciation of different languages and cultures from an early age. The nursery also provides a supportive environment for its team, helping staff and apprentices develop their skills and grow in confidence alongside experienced early years practitioners.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SWIFT ACI LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: 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 average working week will be 30+hours, Monday- Friday.
• Start date: 6 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year
• Other locations: London,, SW6 7EG