Early Years Apprenticeship

An opportunity to apply for an Early Years level 3 apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will allow you to continue a career in childcare, and will give you various career progression roots and further training

upon completion.

What you'll do

• 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

On-the-job training, you will be taught by your manager and other qualified early years staff within the setting

Monthly online virtual masterclasses with the training provider and other students doing the same qualification

Monthly virtual online masterclasses with the training providers skills coach who supports you through your apprenticeship

After the apprenticeship

• Fully Qualified Early Years Educator
• Could then progress to be a room leader
• Level 5 early years as a manager or deputy

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Math & English (grade 4 or above)
• Desired: early Years, Early Years (grade 2)

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Remote Location: Must be able to drive or have reliable person to give you a lift no public transport
• Be patient and understanding for the needs of children
• Be committed to completing the apprenticeship with a passion and vision for a career in Early Years

About the employer

First Timers day nursery is a private setting providing a safe and secure environment for children to learn and thrive.

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: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 30 hours plus hrs per week

40 hours a week.

Any time between 730am and 6pm on a rota.

• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year