Childcare Apprenticeship Level 3

The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and will be supported by an assessor throughout the apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

What you'll do at work:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting OFSTED requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
• Supporting children's learning and development
• Supporting children's self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations

Training

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
• At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion.

Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader Positions
• Possible Management training
• Springboard into Primary Education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in the current nursery setting

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

Qualifications

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

About the employer

At Magic Steps Nursery they believe children need to be challenged and encouraged to take risks to unlock their learning, in a framework of security and safety. As such, they aim to provide a high quality, play-based experience in an ecologically friendly, well designed, well organised, integrated indoor and outdoor environment.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SWIFT ACI
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 10 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year