Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (LE)
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Company: SMILEY KIDZ NURSERY LTD
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Location: LE5 0QG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000028731
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Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
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Start Date: 26/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Smiley Kidz Nursery Ltd have a great opportunity for an individual to join their team as a Childcare Apprentice. A chance to gain valuable skills while working in a nursery setting as well as learn about childcare-related topics in a classroom setting. This will include gaining your Level 3 and Paediatric First Aid.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma (Level 3) Early Years Educator qualification
- Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
- This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector
- Training will take place in the workplace
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
Future Prospects
Developing into a Level 3 Educator, 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
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
- 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