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: Sunrise Early Years, Miller Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Tottenham, London N17 6TG
Salary: £11,778 per annum
Hours: 30–40 hours per week (on a shift basis)
Contract Type: Apprenticeship, with the potential for a full-time position upon completion
Setting: Nursery / Pre-School
About Us
Sunrise Early Years is a welcoming private nursery based in Tottenham, North London (N17). We provide childcare and early education for children aged 0–5 years in a friendly, community-focused setting. Located in a residential area, our nursery offers structured routines, age-specific learning rooms, and a small, dedicated team committed to creating a safe, stimulating environment for every child.
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development to gain real-life experience while studying toward a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
You will support children’s growth through play, routines, and hands-on learning, working closely with experienced practitioners in a nurturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
Support children aged 0–5 through creative, play-based learning and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist in age-specific rooms with daily care routines including nappy changing, toileting, and mealtimes.
Help prepare, set up, and tidy away activities and resources to support children's learning.
Observe and monitor children’s progress, contributing to individual learning records in line with the EYFS framework.
Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
Promote emotional well-being and positive behaviour through warm, responsive interactions.
Work collaboratively with team members to support the smooth operation of the nursery day.
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies to ensure high standards of care.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Take part in training, supervision, and learning opportunities as part of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Must hold or be working toward a Level 2 Early Years qualification.
A genuine interest in working with young children in an early years setting.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Friendly, responsible, and proactive attitude.
Understanding of or willingness to learn about safeguarding and child protection (training provided).
Flexibility to work shifts across nursery hours (30–40 hours per week).
Desirable
Previous experience in a nursery or childcare environment is helpful but not essential.
Interest in progressing to a full-time permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship.
What We Offer
Salary of £11,778 per annum.
Flexible working hours: 30–40 hours per week (depending on candidate availability).
Full support and mentoring to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across different age groups.
A supportive, close-knit team in a community-based nursery setting.
Potential for a full-time position after completing your apprenticeship.
Join Sunrise Early Years and play a vital role in helping young children thrive during their most important early years.
- Department
- Early Years
- Role
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Locations
- Tottenham
- Yearly salary
- £11,778
- Location
- Sunrise Early Years, Miller Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Tottenham, London N17 6TG
Tottenham
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.