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Childcare Apprenticeship Level 3

Cheeky Tots LTD · Harrow · posted 11 May 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
20 October 2026
Closing date
6 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5
  • Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and storytelling and feeding and changing babies
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Your training

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector
    Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required

Where it leads

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in the current nursery setting

About Cheeky Tots LTD

Cheeky Tots Preschool provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are supported to grow, learn, and play. The nursery is committed to giving every child the best possible start by offering a safe, welcoming setting that encourages curiosity, confidence, and enjoyment in learning.

Cheeky Tots Preschool works in partnership with parents and carers to support each child’s individual development. Every child has an online personal learning journey, which families are encouraged to engage with and share. This collaborative approach helps ensure children are well supported as they develop key skills and prepare for their transition into reception school.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • ST PETERS CHURCH, SUMNER ROAD, HARROW, HA1 4BX

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