Early Years Level 3 Apprentice
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Company: Ducklings Day Nursery
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Location: Stourbridge, DY9 0LB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £302.00 per week
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Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
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Ref: VAC-01277
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday- Friday
Brief Description
This highly reputable, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Stourbridge is looking for someone who wants to develop a career in childcare. You can work towards your L3 qualification and become a fully qualified nursery practitioner at the end. Company pension and perks available.
Qualifications Required
Already qualified at L2
English & Maths at grade 4 or equivalent - desirable
Personal Qualities
A passion for working with children
Self-motivated
Enthusiastic
Bubbly
Skills Required
Communication skills
Patience
Able to use initiative
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time role at the nursery, with the option of undergoing further training.
Should you aspire to, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with mentoring from an experienced and skilled management team.
Vacancy Detail
At Duckling Day Nursery we are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join our exceptionally well qualified and experienced team.
You must have the ability to work as part of a team, along with being a fun-loving individual, who is motivated and passionate about working with children.
The successful candidate will be expected to;
· Assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children
· Effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
· Contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
· Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
· Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
· Adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
· Always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
All the necessary assessments take place at the nursery. We support you with fantastic mentoring and support to ensure you reach your goals! A huge range of opportunities for further progression for the right candidate in this setting and the wider nursery group.