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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

Butterflies Cannock LTD · Cannock · posted 23 July 2026

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
16 August 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
  • Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
  • Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
  • Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
  • Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
  • Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Your training

The apprenticeship is delivered as work-based learning, with monthly face to face or online meetings with an appointed Skills Coach to ensure you make excellent progress throughout the programme. Six off the job hours are allowed per week to complete work set and log knowledge, skills and behaviours achieved.

Qualifications will include:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid

Where it leads

  • On completion of this apprenticeship, there are opportunities for progression to a full-time role within the nursery, for which candidates can be considered

About Butterflies Cannock LTD

The staff and management at Butterflies Day Nursery in Cannock are passionate about providing quality care for the children they work with and understand that parents and carers want to provide the best possible start in life for your child allowing them to fulfil their true potential. Butterflies works with children from birth up to 12 years old, including preschool and after school, on a flexible hours basis.

Things to consider

Some early starts are required. Staff are rostered on a shift basis over 30 hours per week. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths & English (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 61 Union Street, Cannock, WS11 0BS

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