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Level 3

Early years apprenticeship

FIRST TIMERS LIMITED · WELLINGORE

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
1 Dec 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

An opportunity to apply for an Early Years level 3 apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will allow you to continue a career in childcare, and will give you various career progression roots and further training upon completion.

Day to day

  • Assisting in delivering a high level of
  • quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
  • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
  • Ensuring each child's individual needs are
  • met
  • Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
  • Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality
  • childcare practice is delivered

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

On-the-job training, you will be taught by your manager and other qualified early years staff within the setting

Monthly online virtual masterclasses with the training provider and other students doing the same qualification

Other training

Monthly virtual online masterclasses with the training providers skills coach who supports you through your apprenticeship

Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Monday to Friday 30 hours plus hrs per week 40 hours a week. Any time between 730am and 6pm on a rota.

What you need

  • GCSE Math & English at grade 4 or above (essential)
  • early Years Early Years at grade 2 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

  • Fully Qualified Early Years Educator
  • Could then progress to be a room leader
  • Level 5 early years as a manager or deputy

Where

WELLINGORE, East Midlands (LN5).

About FIRST TIMERS LIMITED

First Timers day nursery is a private setting providing a safe and secure environment for children to learn and thrive.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Remote Location: Must be able to drive or have reliable person to give you a lift no public transport
  • Be patient and understanding for the needs of children
  • Be committed to completing the apprenticeship with a passion and vision for a career in Early Years
Early years apprenticeship, FIRST TIMERS LIMITED