Level 3 Early Years Nursery Apprenticeship

Summary

Our Day Nursery is seeking Early Years apprentices to join and complete the 18 month Level 3 Course Diploma Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for serious and dedicated individuals wanting to work in Early Years and gain on-the-job skills training while studying the Level 3 apprenticeship.The nursery is located in Kingsbury London.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£14,500 - £15,500

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

8:30am - 5:30pm. Sometimes depending of staff numbers shift attract

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 30 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist in the planning and delivery of activities that support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Observe children’s play and learning and help record their progress.
Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment.
Ensure the setting is safe, clean, and welcoming.
Help supervise children at all times to ensure their safety indoors and outdoors.
Promote Health and Hygiene.
Support children with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, handwashing, feeding).
Follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures including cleaning toys, equipment, and play areas.
Encourage Positive Behaviour.
Promote good manners, sharing, and social interaction.
Set a positive example and use encouraging language.

Where you'll work

WHITE CROSS HALL
1-3 WINCHESTER AVENUE
LONDON
NW9 9TA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

OASIS CARE AND TRAINING AGENCY (OCTA)

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

The training will be deliverd by a professional tutor from Oasis Care and Training Agency.
It will be held online and you will recive 1-2-1 support and montoring.
You will recieve regular on the job asessments by the tutor.
Exact dates and timing of the course delivery and subjects will be shared with you on completion of all of your paperwork aftr you have been successful and passed the apprenticeship interview and 3 hour work trial.

More training information

Oasis Care and Training Agency (OCTA) is a London-based course provider.
Oasis is an accredited training provider supporting individuals aged 16 and over—whether employed or unemployed—in developing skills for careers in adult care, childcare, education, business administration, and leadership.
Their programs include apprenticeships, adult education courses, and skills bootcamps, aiming to empower learners and enhance employability.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Mathematics (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Travel - Distance should be no longer than 35 minutes. Please only apply if you are committed to this sector, have passed your English and Maths with good grades, and committed to complete the apprenticeship.

About this company

Enchanted Lands Day Nursery is a family-run childcare provider located at 3 Winchester Avenue in Kingsbury, London NW9. Catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years, the nursery offers a nurturing and engaging environment designed to support early development and learning . Registered with Ofsted, the nursery is awaiting its first inspection report . Additionally, it received a 'Very Good' rating in all areas during its most recent food hygiene inspection .

http://enchantedlandsdaynursery.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company events Company pension Employee discounts

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once the apprentices complete the programe ther will be an opportunity after 1 year there may be a pathway to a Supervisor position.

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