Level 3
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
HOCKLEY COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY LTD · BIRMINGHAM
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- Pay
- £14,560 to £23,132 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 1 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 31 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
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What you would do
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience.
Day to day
Tasks:
- Creating a safe environment
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and assessing children
- Maintaining records
- Attending courses
- Completing tasks
- Working with others
- Following policies
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college.
One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.
Other training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Working week
Nursery opening hours: 7:15am- 6:00pm Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, All Year Round position. Start Date- ASAP
What you need
- GCSE English Language at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE Childcare at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE Early Years Educator Level 2 at grade Pass (desired)
- GCSE Health and Social Care at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Opportunity to advance and upskill to Early Years Level 5 following a successful completion of the apprenticeship course with Best Practice Network.
Where
BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands (B18).
About HOCKLEY COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY LTD
We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a safe, loving and enriching environment. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through play-based experiences that foster creativity, curiosity and confidence. We believe in the power of community, collaboration and connection and strive to empower our children, families and team members to thrive together.
Things to consider
What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?
You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.
Right to Work & Residency Requirements:
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.
We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Reference 2000055896.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £14,560 to £23,132 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 1 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 31 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- an hour 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.