Childcare Level 3 Apprentice

Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for learning about early years? This nursery is looking for someone to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting babies and children aged 0 to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun and liaising closely with parents/carers.

What you'll do

• To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child'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 safety 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 responsibility for personal development

Training

• Early years educator
• Equal to Level 3 (A level)
• Training done on site

After the apprenticeship

Permanent 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)

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About the employer

We aim to create a relaxed, friendly environment where children can explore at their own pace.

We work closely with parents and organise various social events for our families: our latest was a Father's day Sports day in a local park.

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: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year