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Start Your Career in Childcare – Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Say Nurseries LTD · Croydon · posted 28 April 2026

Wage
£20,800 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
2

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  • Support children aged 3 months to 5 years with their learning, play and daily routines
  • Help create a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and staff
  • Support children’s communication, independence, confidence and social development
  • Help plan and take part in fun learning activities, including stories, songs, creative play, outdoor play and group activities
  • Work with experienced nursery practitioners who will guide and support your development
  • Learn how to observe children’s progress and support their individual needs
  • Understand and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures
  • Attend training, team meetings and supervision sessions as part of your development
  • Take responsibility for your own learning and work towards becoming a qualified Early Years Educator

Your training

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will include a Paediatric First Aid qualification
  • Training will be done at location

Where it leads

  • Permanent position

About Say Nurseries LTD

  • At Say Nurseries Ltd, we believe early years education is one of the most important stages in a child’s life.
  • Every day, our nursery teams help babies and young children feel safe, happy, confident and ready to learn. Through play, care, creativity and positive relationships, we support children to develop their social skills, independence, communication and confidence.
  • When children leave our nursery to begin school, our aim is for them to feel prepared, capable and excited for the next stage of their journey.
  • We are looking for apprentices who want to be part of this important work and grow with us in a rewarding childcare career.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Working outside

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ
  • 100 Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4EB

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