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Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Pepperberry Day Nurseries LTD · Wilmslow · posted 7 October 2025

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
2

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  • To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting
  • To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc.
  • Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children
  • To work towards gaining a standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification held
  • Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures
  • To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending
  • With support and guidance of qualified staff create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning with support and guidance of qualified room staff ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders
  • To liaise and engage with parents who access the Nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings
  • Key Person role: To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions 

Your training

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Where it leads

  • Room Leader
  • Team Leader
  • Section Leader
  • Eary Years Lead Practitioner Level 5

About Pepperberry Day Nurseries LTD

At Pepperberry Nursery and Preschool in Wilmslow, we provide a warm, stimulating environment where your child can learn, enjoy and flourish. Our experienced team is dedicated to fostering a love of discovery and preparing children for their journey into full-time education. With a focus on tailored care and enriching activities, we ensure every child feels valued, happy, and confident.

Things to consider

You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for this position. You will need to be patient and have empathy to do this role and have a passion to develop children's learning. Be able to commit to the hours and length of the apprenticeship.

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) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • CYGNET COURT, HAWTHORN STREET, WILMSLOW, SK9 5EL

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