Childcare Level 3 apprenticeship
Thornton Day Nursery LTD · Surrey · posted 16 September 2025
Wage
£13,312 a year
Hours
32 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
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- 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 safety 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 in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development
Your training
- Early years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be done at location
Where it leads
Permanent position.
About Thornton Day Nursery LTD
Daffodils are a private family business established in 1995 by Sibtain and Shabnam Raza who has over 30 years of childcare experience.
Shabnam completed her N.N.E.B in childcare in 1985 whilst working as a practitioner in an established nursery in Streatham. She then went on to work as a manager before starting Daffodils in 1995. Daffodils started as a 10 place day nursery on Norbury Crescent before it was extended to its current size.
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
- 23-27 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8LY
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