Childcare Level 3 Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? This nursery is looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 1 months to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun. Liaising with parents and 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 in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will be done at the location

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

Happy Nest Nursery is a warm, inclusive, and nurturing setting where children learn and grow through rich indoor experiences and our large, well-resourced outdoor space.

Our child-centred approach supports curiosity, independence, emotional well-being, and a love of learning. We place a strong emphasis on nature-based exploration and sustainability, using our outdoor environment to help children discover, create, and develop healthy, active habits. Through play, strong relationships, and meaningful experiences, we support every child to become confident, resilient, and environmentally aware.

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: 24 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year