Level 3
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Blue Windmill Nursery
BLUE WINDMILL CHILDCARE LTD · RUGBY
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- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
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What you would do
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with the parents.
Day to day
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
- 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)
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Working week
Monday - Friday, all year round. Nursery open between 7.45am - 6.00pm, 35 hour working week. Flexibility to be discussed at interview.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE Childcare at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE Health and Social Care at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving 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
RUGBY, West Midlands (CV22).
About BLUE WINDMILL CHILDCARE LTD
Our day nursery in Rugby is for babies, toddlers and preschool children, with a strong focus on outdoor learning, movement and wellbeing. Our approach is guided by nature: children learn through real experiences, open-ended play and the freedom to explore both indoors and out.
Our children don’t just play outdoors – they learn from the seasons, the soil and the secret places of the garden at Blue Windmill Nursery. Inspired by the home, our nursery rooms feature cosy dens and child-led play spaces, designed to foster a sense of learning and belonging.The nursery day is all about squeezing the most fun out of spending time at Blue Windmill.
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 2000059372.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?