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Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 (E)

Sahan Preschool Day Nursery Limited · London · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
13 October 2026
Closing date
29 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Your training

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma 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 10 days out of your 13-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

Where it leads

  • 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 current nursery setting

About Sahan Preschool Day Nursery Limited

Sahan Pre-School and Day Nursery is located in Newham and just a short walk from Green Street and Upton Park station. Our nursery provides a welcoming environment for children, where they are nurtured and cared for. Our nursery is spacious and well equipped, offering a stimulating environment promoting development in all of the key areas of learning. A variety of well planned activities and resources are on offer for children throughout the day, encouraging learning and fun! Nursery activities include music sessions, creative fun, gardening club, story time and a wealth of outdoor play! These activities provide both stimulation and opportunity for development of confidence and self esteem - children learn about the world around them, nature and living things, along with early maths concepts and an abundance of early language development as well as the development of early literacy skills.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 12 STUKELEY ROAD, LONDON, E7 9QZ

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