Childcare Level 3 apprenticeship
Little Gems Day Nurseries LTD · London · posted 15 September 2025
Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- To act as a key person to a group of children,liasiing closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each chilld's needs are recognised and met
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
- To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the saftey of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
- To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibiltiy for personal development
Your training
- Early years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be done at location
Where it leads
- Permanent position
About Little Gems Day Nurseries LTD
This Nursery is located in a quiet residential location with local travel links available including Lewisham, New Cross and Brockley Railway stations. We are also are local to Goldsmiths University and Lewisham College.
The nursery has bright airy rooms within a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
Our large, all weather gardens offer extensive opportunities for outdoor learning.
Things to consider
passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- CLARE ROAD, NEW CROSS, LONDON, SE14 6PX
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