
Childcare Apprentice
- Location
Furness Vale - Employer
First Steps Nursery - Furness Vale - Provider
Lifetime Training - Wages
£258.00 per week - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, November 14, 2025
Opportunity Details
Purpose of Post
To ensure a high standard of educare for all the children within nursery
To eventually be key worker to a group of children
To support each child in reaching their full potential
To be a responsible team member
Responsible To
Nursery Manager
Responsibilities
- To help provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To put Nursery policies into practice, being aware that the health and safety
of the child is always a priority
- To assess and treat each and every child as a unique individual
- To ensure each child is given equality of opportunity
- To eventually have the ability to monitor each child's development and skills and plan in a developmentally appropriate way differentiating for each child's individual needs and helping each child to reach their full potential
- To eventually implement, maintain and administer children's records
- To liaise and work in partnership with parents and carers
- To be aware of Child Protection Procedures and act accordingly
- To work co-operatively with other team members fostering a whole team
approach
- To be fully aware of fire / emergency procedures and carry them out
when necessary
- To be responsible for your own Personal and Professional Development
- To participate in other activities outside normal working hours,
e.g. staff meetings, open evenings, parent evenings, etc.
- To carry out other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
You will complete the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration of 12 to 15 months.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Friday, July 11, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
Skills Required
A love of children is the most important Patience and understanding Ability to use their initiative A caring nature
Qualifications Required
None but it would be useful to have English and Maths
Training
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
Ability to be flexible. Ability to work in a team. A willingness to learn new skills. Good timekeeping. Approachable and friendly. Creative.
Prospects
We only promote from within so there is plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and to be promoted and go up the ladder with us
Other Information
We are close to both train stations and bus stops at both our nurseries. Forest school included in activities.
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