Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - The Village Day Nursery

  • Company: EAST LEAKE VILLAGE DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location: LE12 6JG
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,451.20 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000011640
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
  • Start Date: 06/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday hours to be determined

Brief Description

The Village Day Nursery and Pre-School in East Leake is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to join its friendly team. Based in a bright, purpose-built nursery, the role offers hands-on experience supporting children aged 6 weeks to 8 years while gaining a recognised qualification in a nurturing environment.

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:



  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • On the job training

Future Prospects

Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

As a level 3 apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your daily activities may include:



  • Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children 

  • Play alongside and with children to support their play

  • Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences 

  • Maintaining development records on key children 

  • Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes 

  • Contributing to and promoting health and safety 

  • Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times 

  • Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child 


Useful Qualities to have:



  • Friendly and approachable

  • Patient, and caring

  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults

  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role

  • Reliable

  • Trustworthy

  • Motivated

  • The ability to work using your own initiative


This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Other Information

Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

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