Childcare Level 3 apprentice
FIRST STEPS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY (LOWTON) LTD, Lowton Common, Wigan
Childcare Level 3 apprentice
£16,640 a year
FIRST STEPS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY (LOWTON) LTD, Lowton Common, Wigan
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 5 days ago, 21 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 19-10-2026 (In 54 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Lowton Common, Wigan
Full Job Description
Introduction
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for learning about early years? This nursery is looking for someone to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun and liaising closely with parents/carers.
About the Employer
First Steps Nursery is a purpose built nursery with seven age-specific rooms and a Baby room, Tweenies rooms, Teeny Tinies room, Tinies room, Pre School room, Pre School 1 room and a Pre School 2 room. As well as these rooms, we also have a libray full of age appropriate books and familiar favourites.
What You'll Do
- To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
- To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. the health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
- To actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development
Training Outcome
- Permanent position
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - 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: Monday to Friday. 7.15am to 6.15pm. Working 8 hours a day.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.