Early Years Apprentice
Canterbury Tendercare Nursery LTD · Croydon · posted 25 March 2026
Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
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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- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
- 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 and afternoon tea
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
- Being creative and enthusiastic
- Following safeguarding rules, undertaking first aid training as required
- Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
- Ensuring that all health and hygiene requirements are always adhered to
Your training
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- All training is completed remotely via Teams; your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
- Online remote training sessions will take place once a week for the first 8 weeks, and they’ll be scheduled as and when
- You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Where it leads
After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare orientated roles e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.
About Canterbury Tendercare Nursery LTD
Tender Care Day Nursery in Canterbury is a welcoming and supportive nursery where children flourish with confidence and curiosity. Opened from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, they are looking for a supportive and engaging apprentice to grow and develop within the team.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4/C or Functional Skills 2) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or Functional Skills 2) — essential
Where you'll work
- 91 CANTERBURY ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 3HH
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