Early Years Apprentice - Stourbridge
Sharon Ramsey · Stourbridge · posted 27 July 2026
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At Little Hands Daycare our ethos is to ensure that each child in our care has a unique experience in a happy, stimulating and caring environment. While working towards your early years qualification with access to support and guidance, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children’s care, learning and development.
Duties will include:
- To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
- To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
- To be flexible to work in all rooms of our nurseries, covering a wide age range
For successful candidates a vast range of employee benefits is available, including but not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and annual pay reviews
- Incentive and bonus schemes
- Unlimited training and professional development opportunities
- Paid day off for birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Opportunities to gain additional holiday entitlement, including for length of service
Your training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Where it leads
Completing an Early Years apprenticeship with Little Hands Daycare Group provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Apprentices who demonstrate commitment, professionalism and a passion for working with children may progress into a variety of roles within the organisation.
Potential career pathways may include:
- Qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3 Practitioner)
- Senior Practitioner or Room Leader
- Third in Charge / Deputy Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Specialist roles, such as SEND support, curriculum lead, wellbeing champion or training mentor
- Further qualifications, including Level 4 or Level 5 Early Years leadership programmes, teaching qualifications or specialist training
Little Hands Daycare Group is committed to supporting the development of its team members, offering ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for progression to help individuals grow within their careers.
About Sharon Ramsey
Things to consider
An Early Years apprenticeship is a rewarding opportunity, but it also requires commitment, responsibility and a genuine passion for working with young children. Apprentices should consider the following:
- Working with young children is physically active – the role involves being on your feet, supporting play, helping with routines and engaging with children throughout the day.
- You will be learning while working – apprentices must balance practical work in the nursery with coursework, training sessions and completing assignments.
- Professional behaviour is essential – apprentices must follow safeguarding procedures, maintain confidentiality and act as a positive role model at all times.
- Teamwork is important – working in a nursery requires strong communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn – each day can be different, and apprentices need to be open to feedback and new experiences.
- Responsibility for children’s wellbeing – supporting children’s safety, care and emotional needs is a key part of the role.
Our nursery is accessible utilising various public transport.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 16-18 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1PS
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