Level 3 Child Care Apprentice

Opportunity for a Level 3 Apprentice to join our expanding, friendly setting. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You must have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply for this vacancy.

What you'll do

• Carry out activities with the children
• Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
• Observe the children in their play
• Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
• Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
• Safeguard children
• Cleaning duties
• Supervising snacks and lunch

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard
• This is a work-based qualification with timetables classes
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

After the apprenticeship

Development within a nursery setting with the possibility of a full-time position.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
• Essential: Early Years Qualification, Early Years Qualification (grade L2)

Things to consider

Personal Qualities:

• Maturity is essential
• Work on own initiative
• Passionate about children's learning and development
• Ability to work as a team
• Caring skills with the children aged 0 to 4
• Good listening skills

You will be involved in planning and delivering high quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards.

About the employer

Toddlers Children's Nursery is a small, friendly 49 place nursery in Whitefield. We have four rooms, two Baby rooms, Toddler room and Preschool room as well as a beautiful garden. We are situated next to Ribble Drive school, offering full days, school days and half-day sessions.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BURY COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 32 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 32-hours per week between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £13,312 a year