Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Abacus Ark LTD · London · posted 23 June 2026
Wage
£25,600 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1
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- Support children of different ages, stages of development, and abilities, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included
- Help create a positive, stimulating, and well-prepared learning environment
- Encourage children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and everyday activities
- Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play
- Observe and support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
- Promote a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive
Your training
What You’ll Gain:
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
- Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
- Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Where it leads
Potential to progress to full-time or Level 5.
About Abacus Ark LTD
Abacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community.
Things to consider
- DBS
- Be sure to have 2 employer references ready before interview
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Where you'll work
- 92C St. John's Hill, London, SW11 1SH
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