Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NW)

Apprenticeship summary

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.

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Closing date: July 27, 2026

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Wage:

£12,480 a year

Total hours per week:

30

Expected duration (weeks):

52

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

June 23, 2026

Possible start date:

July 28, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
Supporting children’s self-help needs
Being creative and enthusiastic
Following safeguarding rules
Undertaking First Aid training as required
Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to

After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare-orientated roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.

Employer

FIRST FOOTSTEPS LTD

First Footsteps Nurseries is a family of nurseries in Merseyside and Lancashire providing high quality childcare. We have many years' experience in providing a safe, stimulating and happy environment for children ages between six weeks and five years.

Training

Training Provider:

SWIFT ACI LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years educator (level 3)