Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship
Purple Bees LTD · 93A Inwood Rd, Hounslow, · posted 28 July 2026
Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
28 September 2026
Positions
1
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What you’ll do at work
- Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
- Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education are catered for
- This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking part in singing, role-play and storytelling and more
- Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
- Meets the care needs of the individual child, such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Your training
- Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
- Training will take place in the workplace
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
- You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
Where it leads
Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
- Room Leader positions
- Possible management training
- Springboard into Primary Education
- Paediatric nursing
- Continuous development in the current nursery setting
About Purple Bees LTD
At Purple Bees Day Nursery, they have a team of childcare experts and educators who are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning. They are also committed to partnering with parents to raise enthusiastic, smart and capable children! Purple Bees curriculum focuses on empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment. Through interactions with other children and educational materials, children will learn about the world while forming friendships that could last a lifetime.
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 C/4 and above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade C/4 and above) — essential
Where you'll work
- 93A Inwood Rd, Hounslow,, TW3 1XH
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