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Early Years Apprenticeship

Vineyard Organic Day Nursery · Richmond · 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
14 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.

  • Teaching within the EYFS requirements
  • 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, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Your training

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 and punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 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
  • 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 Vineyard Organic Day Nursery

The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery is a nurturing and inspiring early years setting in the heart of Richmond upon Thames, London, providing care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a focus on personalised learning, creativity and wellbeing, the nursery offers a warm, enriching environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, independence and resilience.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1-day a week for the first 8-weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop / PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 42 Grosvenor Road, Richmond, TW10 6PB

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