Apprentice - Playdays Nursery

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - SW19

Summary

Pay: From £8.00 per hour

Level 3 Early Years Apprentice - Playdays Nursery (Wimbledon Hill)

Training with Swift Childcare

Location: Wimbledon Hill, London

Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary: From £8.00 per hour (Apprentice rate, rising after 12 months)

Programme: 14 months

About the Nursery

Playdays Nursery is a warm, family-style early years setting caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery offers a play-based learning approach focused on building confidence, independence, and curiosity, supported by a spacious garden and strong partnerships with families.

What We Offer

• Paid apprenticeship with full training and support
• On-site experience with remote mentoring
• Company events and staff discounts (travel, NUS card, council tax support)
• First Aid training opportunities
• Strong career progression opportunities

Your Role

• Work towards your Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Support children's learning through play and activities
• Assist with daily routines and care needs
• Help create a safe and engaging environment
• Work as part of a supportive team
• Contribute to children's development and school readiness

Requirements

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2)
• Passion for working with young children
• Positive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Apply now to start your career in early years education with full training and support.

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GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2)

Passion for working with young children

Positive, reliable, and willing to learn

Good teamwork and communication skills

Salary: From £8.00 per hour (Apprentice rate, rising after 12 months)

Programme: 14 months

About the Nursery

Playdays Nursery is a warm, family-style early years setting caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery offers a play-based learning approach focused on building confidence, independence, and curiosity, supported by a spacious garden and strong partnerships with families.

What We Offer

Paid apprenticeship with full training and support

On-site experience with remote mentoring

Company events and staff discounts (travel, NUS card, council tax support)

First Aid training opportunities

Strong career progression opportunities

Your Role

Work towards your Level 3 Early Years qualification

Support children's learning through play and activities

Assist with daily routines and care needs

Help create a safe and engaging environment

Work as part of a supportive team

Contribute to children's development and school readiness