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Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3

Turtles Nursery LTD · London · posted 30 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
16 September 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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Duties will include:

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Assisting the facility in meeting Ofsted requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • Undertaking first aid training as required
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
  • Working with teams across the centre
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack, lunch and tea
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

Your training

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months
  • You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
  • Apprentices must successfully evidence a first aid qualification approved by EYFS
  • Paediatric first aid qualification

Where it leads

Developing into a Level 3 qualified 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 Turtles Nursery LTD

Turtles Nursery set in beautiful tranquil gardens 5 minutes away from 3 train stations. Offering care for babies from 6 months until ready for reception. We have been rated by Ofsted as "Outstanding' and have a '5' Star award for Food Hygiene. 100% of our staff have First Aid Qualifications and we have a Millies Kite Mark of Assurance. We can help you with before/after nursery care and weekend babysitting. We plan activities 'in the moment' and offer monthly outings for all our families.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your assessor for one 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.

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) — essential
  • Functional Skills Maths & English (grade Level 2 Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 47 DUDLEY COURT, 36 ENDELL STREET, LONDON, WC2H 9RF

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