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Early Years Apprenticeship WL

Millie's House/Working Mums Daycare · London · posted 27 October 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
10 January 2027
Closing date
27 December 2026
Positions
12

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  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
  • Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking part in singing, role play and storytelling and feeding and changing babies
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Your training

  • You will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 13-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 & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-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

Where it leads

The potential for a permanent 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 the current nursery setting

About Millie's House/Working Mums Daycare

At Millie’s House and Working Mums, the team has been caring for children and supporting families since 1992. With seven nurseries across West and Southwest London, including Mortlake, East Sheen and Battersea, the organisation is proud to be a trusted part of each local community.

The welcoming, home-from-home environments provide children aged three months to five years with the perfect place to play, explore and learn. Each nursery features purpose-built rooms and outdoor spaces tailored to different age groups, supporting children’s development at every stage.

Both brands are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children can thrive, families feel supported, and dedicated teams make a meaningful difference every day.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/c or FS L2) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/c or FS L2) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 284-288 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 7JE
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