Organisation – Kids Corner Nursery - West End
Apprenticeship Type – Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
Salary - £8 - £12.71 per hour
Hours – Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. 38 weeks, term time only. September 2026 start date.
Job Overview –
This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision.
Key Duties –
Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.
Duties may include:
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Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils,
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Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning,
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Support in producing learning resources,
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Support to assist in pupil supervision,
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Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs,
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Reporting pupil progress to the teacher,
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Work within the schools policy and procedures,
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Working to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and completing work in a timely manner,
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To the accountabilities above, the apprentice may be required to undertake any of the duties normally
Skills and Attributes –
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Empathy and understanding of children under five.
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Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
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Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
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Excellent organizational skills
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Administrative and basic IT skills
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Calm and caring nature
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Ability to work as part of a team Able to work on own initiative
Personal qualities –
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Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
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A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
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Able to perform under stress
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A creative thinker
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A good sense of humour
Benefits –
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Workplace pension
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Discounted childcare rates
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Supportive and family-friendly working environment
Future Prospects –
Successful completion of the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship can lead to a range of exciting career opportunities within the Early Years sector.
Learners may also choose to progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as:
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Level 4 Early Intervention Practitioner
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Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
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Other leadership and management programmes within Early Years and Childcare
