
Early Years Level 3 Apprentice
- Location
Queens Park - Employer
Hopscotch nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£400.00 per week - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our team, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5. The successful candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Responsibilities include;
•Planning and delivering engaging activities
•Supporting children’s individual needs
•Maintaining accurate observations and records
•Building positive relationships with families
•Key worker feedback to parents
•To observe and record what children do to assess the children’s progress
1-hour lunch break. 2 15 tea breaks, 25 days off when the nursery is shut a week at Xmas, 1 week at Easter, and 3 weeks in August.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, September 26, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Skills Required
Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management
Qualifications Required
Level 2 would be beneficial Experience beneficial
Maths and English Grade C/4 Equivalent
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
Clear interest in working in childcare
good work ethic.
Clear communicator and must be dedicated to completing the qualification.
Prospects
Progression onto further qualifications and support roles.
Other Information
Full Enhanced DBS
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