Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

If you're passionate about working with young children and want to earn while you learn, our Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you. Gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and achieve a recognised qualification in childcare, all while working in a supportive and rewarding environment.

What you'll do

• To promote the aims and objectives of the setting
• To contribute to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
• To ensure the setting maintains a high standard of physical and emotional care
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• To ensure confidentiality of information received
• Liaise with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
• To keep professional working relationships with parents at all times
• Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation's safeguarding Code of Conduct; ensuring Setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.
• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;
• To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker;
• To report accidents immediately to persons in charge and complete relevant paperwork
• To ensure that the safeguarding of children is paramount at all times
• To inform the Nursery Manager IMMEDIATELY of any concerns and changes to your DBS. To provide details and personal documentation to update your DBS check every 3 years as well as signing up to the DBS update service.
• To follow whistleblowing policy to ensure that the children's safety is your priority
• To attend training courses when required

Training

• Training will take place one day a week at our Golders Green Site (NW11)

After the apprenticeship

• The successful candidate can go onto further training, or into employment

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities
• Please do not contact the employer directly - all enquiries must go through First Rung

About the employer

Welcome to Little Leaders – Rayners Lane (Harrow) 's Premier Choice for Exceptional Childcare! Discover the difference at Little Leaders, nestled in the heart of Rayners Lane (Harrow). Our Nursery is more than just a place for your child to spend the day; it's a vibrant community where learning meets play, and every child's unique journey is celebrated.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• Start date: 19 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year