
Early Years Level 3 Apprentice
- Location
Leicester - Employer
Little Learners Day Nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Education/Training Qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or working towards level 2 or 3.
Skills and Abilities
You will have a professional and mature approach to work.
You will need to be flexible in relation to your working hours
Reliable and conscientious in your care of the children
You will need to be an effective team member.
You will have an understanding of the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for children.
Be prepared to undertake additional training, i.e. Child Protection, Equal Opportunities.
You will need to be aware of the importance of working within set policies and guidelines.
Be able to work as part of a professional Childcare team.
Have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Have an understanding of children's needs and behaviour
The ability to set appropriate activities for children, which are stimulating and age appropriate.
To be able to help children respect people of different race, ability, gender, religion and culture.
To be motivated and to motivate the children and staff.
The ability to develop imaginative ideas
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Monday, November 10, 2025
- Monday, November 10, 2025
Skills Required
Great communication skills
Good Listening skills
Passionate and reliable
Able to use initiative
Calm approachable nature
Qualifications Required
Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.
To ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent
Experience of working in a childcare setting for 12 months is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop.
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
'¢ Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
'¢ Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
'¢ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
'¢ Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Personal Qualities
Patience
Kindness
Caring
Enthusiasm
Adaptability
Creativity
Prospects
Room leader, further development within the group
Other Information
Full Enhanced DBS Required
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