Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)

LITTLE LEARNERS LTD, Sandwell, Sandwell

Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)

£12,480 a year

LITTLE LEARNERS LTD, Sandwell, Sandwell

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 3 days ago, 22 Jul | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 15-09-2026 (In 52 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Sandwell, Sandwell

Full Job Description

Introduction

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.  



About the Employer

Our approach blends the gentle rhythms of Hygge, the independence of Montessori, the creativity of Froebel, and the wellbeing focus of Maslow — creating a calm, child-centred space where little ones can grow, explore and feel at home.



What You'll Do

  • 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.   


Training Outcome

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. 



Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience


Qualifications

  • Essential - GCSE - English - 4
  • Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4


Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month



Training Provider: SWIFT ACI

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/childcare-apprenticeship-level-3-early-years-educator-127115872