Early Years Educator Level 3
Become a key member supporting the nursery team and the children on the daily routines
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Job Title: Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3)
Location: Lynton House Day Nursery, Epsom Road, Ewell, KT17 1LJ
Salary: £16,230 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (on a shift rota)
Contract Type: Apprenticeship, with the possibility of a full-time role upon completion
Setting: Private Nursery / Pre-School
About Us
Lynton House Day Nursery is a well-established private nursery located in Epsom (KT17), providing full-day childcare for children aged 0–5 years. Operating from a charming converted residential property, we pride ourselves on our small, close-knit team and the provision of a warm, home-from-home environment. Our setting follows a structured daily routine designed to support children’s learning, development, and well-being.
Position Overview
We are looking for a caring and committed Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional nursery setting while studying for your Level 3 Early Years qualification. You'll work alongside experienced practitioners, supporting children’s development through engaging activities, care routines, and structured learning.
Key Responsibilities
Support the care and learning of children aged 0–5 in a nurturing, structured environment.
Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate, play-based activities that promote child development.
Help with daily care routines, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene tasks.
Engage children in stimulating indoor and outdoor activities.
Observe and record children’s progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organised setting.
Collaborate with the nursery team to support the daily running of the nursery.
Uphold safeguarding policies and promote the health and well-being of all children.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, children, and parents.
Requirements
A Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or working towards one).
A genuine passion for working with young children.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small team.
A caring, patient, and responsible attitude.
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).
Flexibility to work shifts between nursery operating hours.
Desirable
Previous experience in a childcare setting is helpful but not essential.
Interest in securing a permanent role in Early Years education following successful apprenticeship completion.
What We Offer
Annual apprentice salary of £16,230.
Full-time role (40 hours/week) with shift-based scheduling.
Training and support to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
A friendly, supportive, and close-knit team environment.
Practical experience in a reputable nursery setting with structured routines.
Opportunity for permanent employment at the end of the apprenticeship.
- Department
- Early Years
- Role
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Locations
- Epsom
- Yearly salary
- £16,230
- Location
- Lynton House Day Nursery, Epsom Road, Ewell, KT17 1LJ
Epsom
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏄🏻♀️ 30 days paid vacation
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 30 days paid vacation. -
🕐 Flexible working hours
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours. -
🥯 Breakfast at work
Every day we got breakfast at work. We want to make sure our colleagues have the energy to do their work properly. -
Regular social & team events 🕺
Once a quarter we celebrate our successes as a team.
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Corporate culture is essential to allow the organization to differentiate itself. In terms of image on the one hand, it has strengths both internally and externally to consumers. It is indeed a source of cohesion and motivation of employees and it limits conflicts. With customers, it conveys a positive image and can develop a feeling of closeness to the company or even become a criterion of choice.