Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)

  • Company: SARAH LOUISE BRIDGEWATER
  • Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6NR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000044261
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2026
  • Start Date: 16/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday- Friday, shifts TBC.

Brief 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 to be Provided


  • 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

Future Prospects

Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a permanent 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

Vacancy Detail

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:



  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision

  • Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements

  • Being a team player

  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately

  • 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  

  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management

  • Working with teams across the centre

  • 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

  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

Ready to start your adventure?