Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship (WL)

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator. Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.

About the Employer

St George’s Day Nursery is a friendly and caring private day nursery offering 38 places for children aged 0–5 years. It provides a warm, safe and stimulating environment where children are supported to learn and develop through a wide range of engaging, play-based experiences. The nursery includes a purpose-built baby unit designed specifically for children under two, alongside its established preschool provision.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 8.00am–6.00pm, for 51 weeks of the year. All meals and curriculum activities are included within the fees. It offers a supportive working environment for staff who are passionate about early years education, with opportunities to contribute to a nurturing team committed to high-quality childcare and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking part in singing, role playing and storytelling and more
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers and parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
• Meets the care needs of the individual child, such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine

Training Outcome

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - GCSE or equivalent Maths and English - (Grade 4/C L2) or above

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 flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI LIMITED