Childcare Level 3 Apprenticeship

Playhouse Montessori is seeking a dynamic individual with a passion for early childhood development to join our friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 3 mths to 5 yrs. You will be a key person for a small group of children, making learning fun and enjoyable, whilst maintaining close communication with parents and carers.

What you'll do

• To act as a key person to a group of children,liasiing closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each chilld's needs are recognised and met.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the saftey of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibiltiy for personal development.

Training

• Training will be done at location.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English if applicable.

After the apprenticeship

Perment position.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training provided e.g First Aid, Safeguarding..

About the employer

At Playhouse Montessori, we believe that the early years are the foundation of a child's future, and we are committed to providing high-quality care and education tailored to each child's unique needs. Our setting is designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence, allowing children to explore the world around them through play-based learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, along with the Montessori Approach, combining both Curriculums ensuring that every child receives the support and guidance they need to develop key skills for their future.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 36 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday.

4 days a week (to be confirmed), 07.45 to 18.00.

• Start date: 14 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,976 a year