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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

Tom Thumb Nursery · London · posted 29 June 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
12 September 2026
Closing date
29 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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 years
  • 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 an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator Level 3
  • 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 the current nursery setting

About Tom Thumb Nursery

Established in 1983, Tom Thumb nursery is purpose built on one level with outdoor play facilities. There are 3 playrooms and the layout permits constant supervision of all the children. We believe children are individuals. We talk to the children and listen to them, making them feel important and that what they say is interesting. We offer a warm caring and secure environment within which children are able to explore, learn and develop at their own pace. We ensure that the individual needs of the children are met, effectively promoting their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Here at Tom Thumb the staff are approachable and friendly, but most of all committed to the well being of each child. The children are paramount at all times. Tom Thumb nursery is well known for its child friendly environment. We have an experienced and stable staff team, which provides consistency for the children together with good quality day care.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Organisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) — essential
  • Functional Skills Maths & English (grade Level 2 Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 1 BEULAH ROAD, WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON, E17 9LG

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