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Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

ABACUS ARK LTD · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
34-35 Eastcastle Street
Postcode
W1W 8DW
Salary
£25,600 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Early years educator (level 3)
Start date
2 January 2027
Application deadline
1 January 2027
Posted
27 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000061277

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

  • Support children of different ages, stages of development, and abilities, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included
  • Help create a positive, stimulating, and well-prepared learning environment
  • Encourage children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and everyday activities
  • Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play
  • Observe and support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
  • Promote a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive

Working week

- Monday to Friday - Working between the hours 7:30am to 6:30pm - 4 days a week

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Required qualifications

Essential
Qualification · Level 3 Early Years Educator
Essential
Qualification · Paediatric First Aid

Training & development

What You’ll Gain:

  • A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  • Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
  • Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
  • Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Future prospects
  • Potential to progress to full-time or Level 5

Things to consider

  • DBS
  • Be sure to have 2 employer references ready before interview

About ABACUS ARK LTD

Abacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community. 

Website
abacusark.com/about-us/