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Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Old Macdonalds Day Nursery LTD · Kings Langley · posted 16 February 2026

Wage
£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
7 October 2026
Closing date
23 September 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 a Level 3 Diploma in 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 & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & 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

Where it leads

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 Old Macdonalds Day Nursery LTD

Anouska’s Lodge is an exciting new addition to the Anouska’s Family, It’s situated within the grounds of The Grove, located at the back of the stunning Walled Garden. They have an exciting variety of outdoor space including the adventure park, musical trail and forest school area which enables them to create an outstanding and enriching learning environment. This Nursery offers a range of fun and exciting services for all their families. Lastly, we offer a fantastic fun filled holiday club for children 2 to 9 years old with a range of activities that caters for all individual interests making the holidays an unforgettable experience. The mission of Anouska’s Lodge is to develop well rounded, confident children, who want to learn to their full potential in an exciting, fun and enriching environment. They strive to provide a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive atmosphere in where everyone is equal, and all achievements are embraced and celebrated.

Things to consider

  • You will need to attend online training with your tutor for 8 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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • REDWOOD HOUSE TOWER HILL, CHIPPERFIELD, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 9LH

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