Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

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 is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and storytelling and feeding and changing babies
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training

• You will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years and a first aid qualification
• Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
• This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
• This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
• Training will take place in the workplace
• 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

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 current nursery setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your tutor 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

Anouska's Lodge is an exciting new addition to the Anouska's Family, It's situated within the grounds of The Grove, located at the back of the stunning Walled Garden. They have an exciting variety of outdoor space including the adventure park, musical trail and forest school area which enables them to create an outstanding and enriching learning environment.

This Nursery offers a range of fun and exciting services for all their families.

Lastly, we offer a fantastic fun filled holiday club for children 2 to 9 years old with a range of activities that caters for all individual interests making the holidays an unforgettable experience.

The mission of Anouska's Lodge is to develop well rounded, confident children, who want to learn to their full potential in an exciting, fun and enriching environment. They strive to provide a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive atmosphere in where everyone is equal, and all achievements are embraced and celebrated.

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: 15 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year