Job description
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice
Employer:Wellingtons Day Nursery.
Location:Balham, London SW12 9JP
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to build a long-term career in early years education?
As a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will be supported by experienced practitioners who are passionate about mentoring and helping apprentices grow into confident early years professionals. For the right candidate, there is a strong opportunity to move into a permanent role and continue building your career in early years education.
What Youll Be DoingAs an apprentice, you will:
Support children at different stages of development and abilities, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Help create a calm, stimulating and prepared learning environment inspired by the Montessori approach.
Encourage childrens independence through hands-on activities and exploration.
Support daily routines including meal times, outdoor play, and personal care.
Observe and support childrens individual development and learning journeys.
Work closely with experienced staff who will mentor and guide you throughout your apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
A genuine passion for working with young children.
A caring, patient, and motivated attitude.
Commitment to completing the full apprenticeship programme.
Role details:
- Position: Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working hours: Between 8:00am 6:00pm (shift-based)
- Contract: All year round
Requirements:
- A Level 2 Early Years qualification is required
- Passion for working with young children
- Reliable and committed
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive nursery team in a well-established setting, working in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Safeguarding Statement
This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.
As part of the safer recruitment, you willrequireanenhanced DBS.This will be applied for by the employer if successful.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.?
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Balham
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Salary indication
- £15,654 Per Month
- Published at
- 10-04-2026
- Profession type
- Training
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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