Level 3 childcare apprenticeship
Early Steps LTD · London · posted 10 September 2025
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
2 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1
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- To act as a key person to a group of children,liasiing closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each chilld'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. health and well -being of children, parents or the saftey 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 at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibiltiy for personal development
Your training
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be done at location
- Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English if applicable
Where it leads
- Permanent position
About Early Steps LTD
Early Steps Day care is a new nursery taking in children aged 9 mths to 5 yrs. It's founders are two loving parents (a qualified primary school teacher and a qualified social worker) with a strong passion for childcare, rooted in their respective experience in education and social services. Although in it's infancy, Early Steps values are rooted in it's commitment to providing a comprehensive childcare service for parents and guardians.
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
- 47 Hobson Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH
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