Employer: Forest Village Kindergarten Location: Morden SM4 6RE Training Provider: Best Practice Network Are you passionate about helping young children learn, play, and grow? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in early years education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification! We are working in partnership with Forest Village Kindergarten, a welcoming and supportive early years setting, to recruit a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice. What Youll Be Doing As an apprentice, you will: Support childrens learning and development through play and planned activities. Help create a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment. Assist with daily routines, such as meal times, personal care (changing nappies), and outdoor play. Contribute to observations and planning for individual childrens progress. Work as part of a team to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported. What Youll Gain A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Valuable hands-on experience in a real early years setting. Support and guidance from experienced staff and your dedicated training provider tutor. Excellent prospects for progression within the childcare sector. Online training delivered by Best Practice Network no college to attend, all learning completed online. Entry Requirements A genuine interest in working with young children. Commitment to completing your apprenticeship training. (GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths are desirable, but support can be provided to achieve these if needed.) Apprenticeship Details Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, 8am to 6pm Duration: 18 months Salary: £7.55 per hour for the first 12 months and minimum wage thereafter. Please attach your CV to your application as this will be sent to the employer after screening is completed. Safeguarding Statement This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.?