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Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - Hickory Dickory

Hickory Dickorys.Day Nursery LTD · Cheltenham · posted 2 November 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
26 November 2026
Closing date
25 November 2026
Positions
1

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As a level 3 apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your daily activities may include:

  • Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children 
  • Play alongside and with children to support their play
  • Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences 
  • Maintaining development records on key children 
  • Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes 
  • Contributing to and promoting health and safety 
  • Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times 
  • Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child 

Useful Qualities to have:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Patient, and caring
  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults
  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Motivated
  • The ability to work using your own initiative

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Your training

As a work-based training provider, we will provide an exciting individually designed training programme covering:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • On and off the job training

We will aim to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role.

Where it leads

There is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification with the opportunity to progress to higher level qualifications.

About Hickory Dickorys.Day Nursery LTD

Sharon Johnson and Trudy Hobbs established Hickory Dickorys in 1999 for their own children who have thrived and grown into confident and happy young ladies. Both Sharon & Trudy have worked in the Early Years sector for over 30 years and they both remain passionate about the importance of every child's early development, and the care that each child receives has a positive impact on their future growth and success. Sharon & Trudy work daily in the nursery overseeing the smooth running, and this helps maintain a high standard of care, promotes a strong professional relationship with the team and builds successful partnerships with parents and carers.

Things to consider

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Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPatienceCreative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4-9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 19 Cambray Place, Cheltenham, GL50 1JS

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