As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience
You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5
Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and storytelling and feeding and changing babies
Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Training
Early years educator Level 3 (A level)
After the apprenticeship
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
Things to consider
You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 8 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
Entry requirements
GCSEs: Maths and English grade 4/C L2 Functional Skills
What you’ll need
GCSE
Maths and English: 4/C L2 Functional Skills
Early years educator Level 3 (A level)
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 from the employer’s own listing.