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Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hopscotch Day Nursery · SUTTON

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
16 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

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What you would do

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education are catered for. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting.

Day to day

  • Creating a range of activities for children, both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Aiding in feeding the children
  • Tidying up the nursery after the children
  • Teaching children the EYFS framework

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 3- Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months
  • You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
  • Apprentices must successfully evidence a first aid qualification approved by EYFS

Training provider: SWIFT ACI

Working week

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. Monday- Friday, shifts TBC.

What you need

  • GCSE GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at grade (Grade 4/C L2) (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader Positions
  • Possible Management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Where

SUTTON, London (SM2).

About Hopscotch Day Nursery

Hopscotch is a small, friendly Day Nursery, established in 1990, offering spacious, nurturing care for children up to age five and registered with the local authority and Ofsted. It provides a loving, supportive environment that fosters each child’s individual development and happiness, helping them reach their full potential.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, Hopscotch Day Nursery