Apprenticeship · Early years
Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LTD · London · SW19
- Wage
- £12,480 a year
- Estimated hourly equivalent
- About £8.00 an hour£12,480 ÷ 30 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Apply by
- 16 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- 30 Nov 2026The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
- Course
- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 2 Months
- Training provider
- Swift Aci
- Posted
- 16 Sept 2026
- Reference
- 2000053749
You'll apply through the government's Find an apprenticeship service. Applications go to PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LTD.
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About this apprenticeship
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.
Working week: Monday- Friday. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications the employer asks for
- English (4/C or Functional Skills 2) – essential
- Maths (4/C or Functional Skills 2) – essential
About Playdays Nursery
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Merton
- Registered places
- 99
- Advertised by
- PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LTD
Part of PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED, a nursery group.
View Playdays Nursery in the nursery directoryHow to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 16 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and SWIFT ACI contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
Locations
- W4
- SW19
- SW19
- W14
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Questions about apprenticeships
What qualification will I work towards?
The advertised course is Early years educator (level 3) at Level 3. Confirm the training details with the provider.
How long does the apprenticeship last?
The advertised duration is 1 Year 2 Months. The employer and provider confirm your schedule.
Where do I apply?
Apply through Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK by 16 Nov 2026. Your application goes to PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LTD.
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