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: January 19, 2026

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Wage:

£11,778 a year

Total hours per week:

30

Expected duration (weeks):

52

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

December 2, 2025

Possible start date:

January 20, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

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.

You will gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course
All training is completed remotely via teams
Your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
Online remote training sessions will take place once every week for the first 8 weeks, and they’ll be scheduled in as and when
You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

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

Wind In The Willows Childcare

We are committed to delivering high quality childcare, we provide children with an enlightening and vibrant haven – come rain or shine! As a fully inclusive private childcare provider, regulated by Ofsted, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and continually invest in our staff to ensure your child receives the very best.

Training

Training Provider:

SWIFT ACI

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years educator (level 3)