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Sweet Cuddles Nursery – Isleworth, West London

Location: St John’s Church Hall, St John’s Road, Isleworth, TW7 6NY

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (shifts across Monday to Friday)

Salary: £11,778 per year (based on National Minimum Wage for apprentices)

Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Training Provided by: Professional Training Solutions

Professional Training Solutions is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Sweet Cuddles Nursery Ltd, a nurturing early years provider based in Isleworth, TW7, for a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a strong foundation for a career in early years education, all while working in a close-knit team that values each child’s wellbeing and development.

Located in a quiet residential part of West London, Sweet Cuddles is a small private nursery that offers care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years. The setting is known for:

• Its small staff team and low child-to-adult ratios

• A calm, structured approach to the daily routine

• Focus on building secure emotional attachments with children

• Creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel safe and valued

The nursery’s size allows for personalised support and strong relationships with both families and children.

Role Overview – What You’ll Do

As a Level 3 Apprentice, you will be an active member of the nursery team, working directly with children and contributing to their care, learning, and daily routines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children’s daily care needs, including nappy changing, toileting, dressing, and feeding

• Helping to deliver age-appropriate activities that promote learning, language, and social development

• Encouraging play, exploration, and creativity through structured and free-flow sessions

• Assisting with meal preparation, hygiene routines, and maintaining a safe and clean environment

• Contributing to observations and developmental records under guidance from senior staff

• Following nursery policies on safeguarding, behaviour management, and health & safety

• Working as part of a small team to maintain consistency, calmness, and a nurturing approach

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a more intimate and family-focused childcare setting.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will receive:

• A fully funded Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

• A blended learning experience including workplace learning, online modules, and tutor support

• Regular reviews and visits from a dedicated training advisor

• Functional Skills in English and Maths if you have not already achieved Level 2

• Guidance on completing your portfolio, assignments, and EPA (End-Point Assessment)

Your learning will align closely with your responsibilities at the nursery, allowing you to apply knowledge in real-time.

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Are caring, reliable, and genuinely enjoy working with young children

• Are eager to learn and take direction from experienced childcare professionals

• Can remain calm, patient, and professional in a busy nursery environment

• Hold a Level 2 childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)

• Are committed to completing the full apprenticeship and growing their career in early years

• Have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

• Practical experience in a supportive, real-life setting

• Mentoring and supervision from skilled nursery staff

• A nurturing environment ideal for developing confidence and core childcare skills

• Potential for a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship

• A foundation for progressing into roles such as Room Leader, SEN Support Assistant, or even Early Years Teacher (with further training)

If you're looking for a meaningful apprenticeship that blends learning with real-world experience — and you value a warm, child-centred approach — this could be the ideal setting for you.

Apply today through Professional Training Solutions and take your first steps with Sweet Cuddles Nursery in Isleworth.