Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NL)

Closing Date:

16 September, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 1 Month

Apprenticeship Level:

Advanced

Number of Positions:

1

Hours per week:

30

Wage Information:

£12,480 a year

Employer's Website:

Address:

Clarendon Way

Leeds

LS2 9LU

Description

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting, and especially someone passionate about childcare and early years, looking to further their career. 

Training Description:
  • You will gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course
  • All training is completed remotely via teams, your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
  • Online remote training sessions will take place once every week for the first 8 weeks and they’ll be scheduled in as and when
  • You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Full Description:
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea 
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
  • Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to
Outcome Description:
  • After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion
  • There is also the potential to go into other childcare orientated roles e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.
Description of Working Week:

Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

Skills Required:
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
Qualifications Required:
  • GCSE English 4 Essential
  • GCSE Maths 4 Essential
Things To Consider:
Employer Description:

All our Nurseries are registered with Ofsted. Our Nursery teams are committed to providing high quality childcare, enabling you to feel assured that your children are in a safe, secure and happy environment. We offer a wide variety of play and learning activities, tailored to the individual needs of each child, encouraging development and independence through the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.