Level 3 · Advanced (A-level equivalent)Closes Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)
SARAH LOUISE BRIDGEWATER · Stratford-Upon-Avon
Key facts
- Pay
- £12,480
- Qualification
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Training provider
- LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED
- Length
- 1 months
- Hours
- 30 hours a week
- Starts
- 18 Nov 2026
- Standard
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Working pattern
- On-site
About the programme
The main responsibilities of this job role will include:
- Supporting the development of the childcare provision
- Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
- Being a team player
- Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
- Undertaking first aid training as required
- Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
- Ensuring that all health and hygiene requirements are always adhered to
- Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
- Working with teams across the centre
- Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
- Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
- Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
- Being creative and enthusiastic
- Following safeguarding rules
- Working within confidentiality guidelines
Training
- You will gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course
- All training is completed remotely via teams. Your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
- Online remote training sessions will take place once every week for the first 8 weeks, and they’ll be scheduled in as and when
- You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
After the apprenticeship
Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion.
Other prospects could include applying for:
- Room Leader positions
- Possible management training
- Springboard into Primary Education
- Paediatric nursing
- Continuous development in current nursery setting
Entry requirements
- GCSEs: English grade 4; Maths grade 4