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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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