Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship
Sticky Faces Limited · Brentford · posted 29 July 2026
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- Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the crèche environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds
- Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers
- Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
- Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
- Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
- Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
- Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting
Your training
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment
- Candidates are not required to attend college
- One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Where it leads
You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.
About Sticky Faces Limited
Sticky Faces is a term-time nursery & pre-school, caring for children aged 2 to 5 and offering a warm and supportive space where every child can thrive. Our experienced team, including our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), First Aiders, and Managers, work together to give children the best possible start.
Things to consider
You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.
Right to Work & Residency Requirements
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date. We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- MISSION HALL, MISSION SQUARE, BRENTFORD, TW8 0SD
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