Level 3
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
HATCHING DRAGONS LIMITED · London
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- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 13 months
- Starts
- 26 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
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What you would do
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.
Day to day
- 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
- Being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
- Creating innovative new ideas for engaging activities for the children
- Supporting personal care, hygiene and health of the children
- Following the EYFS framework
- Doing handover with the parents in the morning and afternoon
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator
- Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
- This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector
- Training will take place in the workplace
- You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
- You will complete a qualification in Paediatric First Aid
Training provider: LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED
Working week
Apprentice required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team using your own initiative is essential. Monday - Friday (shifts to be confirmed).
What you need
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Developing into a Level 3 Educator, with the potential of a permanent 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
London (EC2Y).
About HATCHING DRAGONS LIMITED
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision. • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun. Assisting in meeting OFSTED requirements. • Being a team player. • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery. • Supporting children’s learning and development. • Supporting children’s self-help needs. • Being creative and enthusiastic. • Following Safeguarding rules and regulations.
Things to consider
You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.
Reference 2000060176.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 13 months
- Starts
- 26 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.