Early Years L3 Apprenticeship
Kinderland Day Nursery Limited · Croydon · posted 8 July 2026
Wage
£18,304 a year
Hours
44 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
2
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- Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the crèche environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds
- Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers
- Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
- Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
- Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
- Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
- Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting
Your training
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
- Candidates are not required to attend college
- One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Where it leads
- You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status
About Kinderland Day Nursery Limited
We are family run & have been providing innovative, quality childcare since 1995. We're open Monday to Friday 7:30am until 6:30pm
Our Nursery is open 51 weeks of the year.
If you're interested in coming for a visit please complete an enquiry form for your preferred branch and we will be in touch!
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 102-104 Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JB
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