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Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship (HAN 26)

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries LTD · Hanwell · posted 8 October 2026

Wage
£17,680 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026
Positions
2

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  • You will work alongside the team as a practitioner but with support
  • You will have the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child
  • You will be involved in the daily routine care of the children as well as key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe, their development needs are met, and their progress is shared with parents
  • You will be assigned a tutor who will set your work and support you through your qualification
  • You will have a nursery-based mentor who will be on hand to support you with your work and offer day-to-day guidance

Your training

  • At the end of your training, you will achieve a full and relevant Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Your training will be delivered by our training partners
  • You will work all year round and have (20% off the job) to complete course work, visit other settings, attend training or do online training, etc.

Where it leads

After you complete your qualification, you can:

  • Progress within Hungry Caterpillars and take on more responsibility/progress into more senior roles (room leader/deputy manager/manager)
  • Take on a full key worker role and support a group of children

About Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries LTD

Hungry Caterpillars opened in January 1999 in answer to Olivia Foley, the founders, own childcare needs and the inability to find high-quality childcare in the local area. Developing an excellent local reputation, the group has since expanded across West London into Ealing, Buckinghamshire & Harrow. Hungry Caterpillars remains a family run business that responds and develops services to meet the needs of families that it serves.

Things to consider

This advert is part of a recruitment cycle. You will be involved in every aspect of nursery life. You will be working both inside the nursery and in the garden with the children, at all times of the year and in all weather. You will need to be committed, reliable, able to work the required hours and study with the end goal of a qualification.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePatienceHave empathy for othersReliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/5) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/5) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Hanwell Children Centre, 25a Laurel Gardens,, Hanwell, W7 3JG

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