Level 3
early years apprenticeship
Rainbow Friends Childcare · Barking
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- Pay
- £10,400 a year
- Hours
- 25 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 22 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 20 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 3 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
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What you would do
Work alongside experienced staff to support children’s learning, play, and development in a safe environment while gaining a childcare qualification. Apply to earn while you learn, build valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and start a rewarding career in early years education.
Day to day
- Support children’s learning and development through play and daily activities, help create a safe and caring environment
- Assist with meal times and routines, prepare learning resources, observe children’s progress, and work alongside experienced staff while completing an early years qualification
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
Training provider: THELIGHTBULB LTD
Working week
Monday to Friday between the ours 8.00am to 6.00pm, shifts,
What you need
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
- After completing the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Early Years Practitioner role, continue onto a higher-level childcare qualification, or develop a career in nursery management, teaching assistance, or early years education
Where
Barking, London (IG11).
About Rainbow Friends Childcare
At Rainbow Friends Childcare, we are more than just a nursery - we are a vibrant, loving community dedicated to the growth and development of children aged 5 and under. Our nursery is a place where laughter, curiosity, and creativity thrive. Nestled in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, our warm and welcoming environment is designed to inspire children to learn, play, and explore together.
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Reference 2000031877.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £10,400 a year
- Hours
- 25 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 22 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 20 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 3 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.