Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NL)

For more information regarding this apprenticeship please contact us.

Closing Date:

16 September, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 1 Month

Apprenticeship Level:

Advanced

Number of Positions:

Hours per week:

Wage Information:

£12,480 a year

Employer's Website:

Address:

Headingley Station Building

Kirkstall Lane

Leeds

LS5 3LD

Description

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in 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 qualification

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 to be confirmed.

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:

Our family-run nursery in Kirkstall, close to Headingley, provides full-time childcare for children aged three months to five years. We offer a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore the world around them.