Level 3 Childcare Apprentice

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children's needs, welfare and education are catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking part in singing, role playing and storytelling and more
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers and parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
• Meets the care needs of the individual child, such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will take place in the workplace
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a 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
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 8 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

The NHC family expanded in 2022 with the addition of Sak, Sara's husband, who brought 25 years of educational experience and expertise in Positive Psychology. As the Strategic and Mental Fitness Lead, Sak plays a pivotal role in the leadership team.

While Yasmin took a step back from daily involvement, she continues as a director, ensuring the highest standards of childcare are maintained. The trio, Yasmin, Sara, and Sak, remain actively engaged in the nursery's daily operations, embodying a hands-on approach to uphold the commitment to exceptional childcare standards.

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 1 Month
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year