Ref: CC02 Level 3 Apprentice Early Years Educator at Footprints Child Care Ltd
Footprints Child Care LTD · Preston · posted 3 September 2026
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
19 October 2026
Closing date
2 October 2026
Positions
1
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- Supporting children’s learning through play and structured activities
- Observing children and helping track their progress
- Encouraging language, social, emotional, and physical development
- Assisting with personal care routines (e.g. toileting, feeding, dressing)
- Helping to set up and tidy learning environments
Your training
- Early Years Educator (Level 3) apprenticeship standard
Where it leads
- Permanent Position– candidate dependent
About Footprints Child Care LTD
Footprints Child Care is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ day nursery and dedicated school ready pre-school based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. We are open for 51 weeks of the year, with sessions from 7.30am till 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. With over 200 years of practice in Early Years education, our highly experienced practitioners have a wealth of knowledge in teaching and providing family-oriented advice and guidance that supports both our families and their children. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with parents, children and our wider community with substantial links to local schools and other local early years settings.
Things to consider
In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a Century assessment.
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Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent) — essential
- GCSE GCSE Maths (grade Grade A*-D/9-4 Equivalent) — essential
Where you'll work
- 10 BRINDLE ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6RQ
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