Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early years

  • Company: ST JOSEPH'S PRESCHOOL NURSERY LTD
  • Location: Heywood, OL10 1AQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-1000337888
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/04/2026
  • Start Date: 16/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday between the hours 7.30am - 5.00pm. You will alternate shifts weekly from 8.00am - 4.00pm to 9.00am - 5.00pm. All year round.

Brief Description

We’re looking for an apprentice passionate about working with children. You’ll support care, learning and play, help plan activities, keep records, work with parents, and follow nursery policies. Must be enthusiastic, committed, and bring a sense of fun to our team!

Training to be Provided


  • Training will be completed by Rochdale training on site at St Joseph’s nursery

Future Prospects


  • Opportunity for full time employment Room/ Team leader

  • Upskilling further

Vacancy Detail

The job role will include:



  • Planning, observation and assessment

  • Wearing and implementing the correct PPE into your practice

  • Learning our daily care routines including nappies and toileting

  • General tidying and set up of the building

  • Setting up an enabling& stimulating environment

  • Shadowing Level 3 staff members to learn different aspect of the role

  • Supporting the children at mealtimes including snack and dinner

  • Leading and planning engaging activities for our little ones

  • Updating our social media platform

Other Information

Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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