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Early Years Childcare Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship

Leybourne Lake Childcare Limited · West Malling · posted 18 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
7 September 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Working in a home based childcare setting with children from 9 months to 11 years
  • The setting also has a Golden Retriever Therapy dog
  • Reading stories
  • Setting up activities
  • Nappy changing (you would be in place with Ofsted)
  • Monitoring children
  • Helping with lunch, dinner time.
  • Trips out Music Group, local residential Carehome and playgroups etc

Your training

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
  • Work based and tutor supported online training
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment
  • https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5

Where it leads

  • Movement onto the next level of apprenticeship and/or potential permanent employment for the correct candidate

About Leybourne Lake Childcare Limited

Busy childcare setting in a home environment based in West Malling, Kent

Things to consider

  • Please note that if you do not have a level 2 childcare or early years qualifcation, but have some early years or related work experience, then you may be considered for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.
  • Clear DBS, all checks will be carried out including social services
    checks.
  • Must be able to travel to the work place location

 

Skills they're looking for

Childcare experienceTwo referencesClear DBSPositive attitudeCalm attitudeMust be reliableable to travel

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and maths (grade A*to C or 9 to 4, or predicted) — desired
  • Any level 2 qualification Childcare (grade Pass, or predicted grade) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 2 THE LINKS, ADDINGTON, WEST MALLING, ME19 5RX

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