Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NW)

Apprenticeship summary

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.

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Closing date: June 22, 2026

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Wage:

£12,480 a year

Total hours per week:

30

Expected duration (weeks):

52

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

June 10, 2026

Possible start date:

June 23, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
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.
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.

After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare orientated roles e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.

Employer

FIRST FOOTSTEPS HUB LTD

First Footsteps Nurseries is a small group of three nurseries based in Liverpool and Leyland. We have many years' experience in providing high quality childcare in a safe, stimulating and happy environment for children ages between three months and five years.

Training

Training Provider:

SWIFT ACI LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years educator (level 3)