Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (LE)

  • Company: MAGIC ROUNDABOUT NURSERIES LTD
  • Location: Ilkeston, DE7 4LT
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000056874
  • Application Deadline Date: 18/10/2026
  • Start Date: 19/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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.

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


  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation

  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Future Prospects


  • 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.

Vacancy Detail


  • 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

Ready to start your adventure?