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Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Kids Capers Childcare Limited · Crawley · posted 19 May 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
2

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Your role will include:

  • Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
  • Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
  • Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
  • Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
  • Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
  • To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
  • Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
  • Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
  • Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Your training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Where it leads

  • When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
  • Initially you will be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

About Kids Capers Childcare Limited

Kids Capers Day Nursery was established in the year 2000 by the current owner, Sharon, who is passionate about providing children with a friendly and stimulating, home from home learning environment in which children feel safe, loved, and valued. Sharon holds a BA Honours degree in Childhood Studies and Early Years Teachers Status and has the support of her team of highly trained professionals who hold early years qualifications starting at Level 2 through to Level 5 and BA Honours degrees. As well, through the Apprenticeship training programme, we train unqualified staff of all ages. Each room has an appointed room leader who is experienced within the age group they work closest to. The nursery is run by the Nursery Manager with the support of the Deputy Manager. They support the whole team and work simultaneously to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to all our children and families. Our enthusiastic and dedicated team of practitioners work together across all aspects of the nursery, supporting and mentoring each other. They have been chosen for their ability to provide the highest standards of care to each baby and child in their supervision, and their commitment to delivering an excellent service to the families who come to us. More so, they are committed to providing a warm and inclusive environment where children can develop their individuality and potential. Together, we have many years of experience in nurturing young minds and delivering creative and stimulating learning experiences.

Things to consider

Before you make your application, please ensure that you can reliably travel to and from the employer location daily
Please check bus times/travel arrangements.
You will have to agree to undergo a check of police records (e.g., a DBS) and be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service
For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact 0800 0029242, please do not contact the employer directly

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • The Pavilion, Loppets Road, Crawley, RH10 5DP

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