Nursery Apprentice - Early Years Educator level 3

LONDON, SW19 3QX

Ref: VAC-02269

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £320.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/06/2026

Start Date: 06/07/2026

Working Week: Workdays, Monday to Friday working in shifts.

Company: Willows Preschool

Positions Available: 3

Vacancy Detail

Willows Pre-School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting every child to reach their full potential.

The Role
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will support the team in delivering outstanding care and education while learning key skills needed for a successful career in childcare.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Getting to know all children in the setting, recognising their individual emotional, physical and developmental needs
• Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Principal and parents where appropriate
• Providing intimate care, including nappy changing when required
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and reporting any concerns promptly
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Supporting or taking responsibility for a group of children as directed
• Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners, cooperation and social development
• Assisting in planning and implementing the EYFS curriculum
• Providing high-quality learning experiences through play and structured activities
• Supporting staff deployment to ensure children can fully participate in activities
• Carrying out observations and maintaining accurate records of children’s progress
• Keeping documentation up to date, including registers and accident records

What You’ll Gain

A recognised Early Years qualification
Practical experience in a supportive, high-quality setting
Ongoing training and development
Mentoring from experienced early years professionals
A strong foundation for a long-term career in childcare

Qualifications required

GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and English (or equivalent) desired

Personal qualities

Warm, caring and nurturing with a positive, joyful attitude
Kind, approachable and able to build strong relationships with children and families
Trustworthy, accountable and professional at all times
Well-presented, with high standards of personal hygiene
Punctual, dependable and flexible
A strong team player who contributes positively to the nursery environment

Skills required

Proactive and enthusiastic, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s development
A good understanding of the EYFS Framework and Birth to 5 Matters
Willingness to learn, grow and continuously improve your skills and knowledge
Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and use it to develop your practice
A reliable and committed approach to your role and responsibilities

Future Prospects

Being a permanent part of our Willows Team.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Nursery Apprentice - Early Years Educator level 3