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Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)

Smart Start Childcare Limited · Poachers Pocket New Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham · posted 17 August 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
16 September 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting the facility in meeting Ofsted requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • 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 
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
  • Working with teams across the centre
  • 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, lunch and tea
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

Your training

  • Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator level 3 qualification - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months
  • You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
  • Apprentices must successfully evidence a first aid qualification approved by EYFS and qualifications

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 current nursery setting

About Smart Start Childcare Limited

At Smart Start Nursery we create a warm and nurturing environment where children of all backgrounds and cultures are physically and mentally safe. Our aim is for children to not only care and respect themselves but to be respectful of others regardless of race, gender or ability. As we are the foundation of children’s learning journey, each child’s needs are taken into account when planning activities to ensure development in all areas. This is achieved by applying varied learning techniques to ensure all children reach their full potential. aim to create a stimulating and exciting environment to help foster a positive attitude to learning. We do this by encouraging freedom of expression, independence and promoting confidence. We strive and promote positive working relationships with parents, carers and families to ensure we work together to provide the best outcomes for each child. Our team is passionate and devoted to creating a loving atmosphere where children can thrive.

Things to consider

Please consider your travel to the nursery and apply only if it's a reasonable commute.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Poachers Pocket New Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE

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