Childcare Level 3 Apprenticeship

New Birth Day Nursery are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for early childhood development to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 3 months to 5 years. 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, 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 Level 3
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• Training will be done at location
• Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English if applicable

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)

About the employer

New Birth Day Nursery offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across multiple locations in East London, including Royal Docks, Stepney, and Barkingside. It provides a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on a "challenging, open ended provision" designed to foster exploration, learning, and development at the child's own pace.

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, 08.30 to 17.30.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year