Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3

An opportunity to continue your early years childcare path. We are looking for someone that ideally holds a full and relevant level 2 early years qualification or has some experience within the sector wants to take the next step into progressing into their level 3 qualification.

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work:

• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff

Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members

• Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
• Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
• Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest-quality childcare practice is delivered

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

A position for the right candidate to stay on after completing qualification.

Skills

• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Desired: A Level, Early Years (grade level 2)

About the employer

We are also a Curiosity Approach accredited setting, this is a modern day approach that brings curiosity, awe and wonder to early childhood. With the calm and tranquil play spaces making it cosy and comfortable and more relaxed for the children to learn. We use authentic recourses and recycled materials that make the nursery a home from home experience.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 38 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday all years around

4 days out of 5 a week.

38hrs per week.

• Start date: 4 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,808 a year