Childcare Level 3 apprentice
First Steps Private Day Nursery (Lowton) LTD · Warrington · posted 10 June 2026
Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
2
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- To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
- To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. the health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
- To actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
Your training
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.
- Training will be done at location.
Where it leads
Permanent position.
About First Steps Private Day Nursery (Lowton) LTD
First Steps Nursery is a purpose built nursery with seven age-specific rooms and a Baby room, Tweenies rooms, Teeny Tinies room, Tinies room, Pre School room, Pre School 1 room and a Pre School 2 room. As well as these rooms, we also have a libray full of age appropriate books and familiar favourites.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- ROBSON WAY, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, WA3 2RD
- Kirkham Road, Pennington, Leigh, WN7 3UQ
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