Early Years Apprentice - Stourbridge
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Company: Little Hands Daycare Stourbridge
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Location: Dudley, DY8 1PS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £301.88 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02012
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Application Deadline Date: 15/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5 hours a week Monday - Friday - shifts between 7.30am - 6pm
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career in childcare? Little Hands Daycare Stourbridge provides the highest quality childcare and education for children from birth to five years. As our Early Years Apprentice you will support the nursery team in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Personal Qualities
Warm and nurturing – able to build trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Curious and enthusiastic – showing a genuine interest in children’s learning and development.
Willing to learn – open to feedback, training and new experiences.
Reliable and responsible – arriving prepared, organised and ready to contribute to the team.
Patient and calm – supporting children with empathy and understanding.
Reflective – able to think about their practice and make improvements.
Positive and proactive – showing initiative and a can-do attitude.
Team-focused – able to work collaboratively and support others.
Professional – maintaining confidentiality, appropriate conduct and safeguarding awareness.
Creative and playful – enjoying engaging with children through play, exploration and imagination.
Skills Required
Ability to communicate well with adults and children
Ability to work as part of a team
Good presentation skills
Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills.
Good organisational skills
Ability to demonstrate creative abilities
Training to be Provided
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 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.
Future Prospects
Completing an Early Years apprenticeship with Little Hands Daycare Group provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Apprentices who demonstrate commitment, professionalism and a passion for working with children may progress into a variety of roles within the organisation.
Potential career pathways may include:
Qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3 Practitioner)
Senior Practitioner or Room Leader
Third in Charge / Deputy Manager
Nursery Manager
Specialist roles, such as SEND support, curriculum lead, wellbeing champion or training mentor
Further qualifications, including Level 4 or Level 5 Early Years leadership programmes, teaching qualifications or specialist training
Little Hands Daycare Group is committed to supporting the development of its team members, offering ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for progression to help individuals grow within their careers.
Vacancy Detail
At Little Hands Daycare our ethos is to ensure that each child in our care has a unique experience in a happy, stimulating and caring environment. While working towards your early years qualification with access to support and guidance, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children’s care, learning and development.
Duties will include;
• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
• To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
• To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
• To be flexible to work in all rooms of our nurseries, covering a wide age range
For successful candidates a vast range of employee benefits is available, including but not limited to:
• Competitive salaries and annual pay reviews
• Incentive and bonus schemes
• Unlimited training and professional development opportunities
• Paid day off for birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Opportunities to gain additional holiday entitlement, including for length of service
Other Information
An Early Years apprenticeship is a rewarding opportunity, but it also requires commitment, responsibility and a genuine passion for working with young children. Apprentices should consider the following:
Working with young children is physically active – the role involves being on your feet, supporting play, helping with routines and engaging with children throughout the day.
You will be learning while working – apprentices must balance practical work in the nursery with coursework, training sessions and completing assignments.
Professional behaviour is essential – apprentices must follow safeguarding procedures, maintain confidentiality and act as a positive role model at all times.
Teamwork is important – working in a nursery requires strong communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Flexibility and willingness to learn – each day can be different, and apprentices need to be open to feedback and new experiences.
Responsibility for children’s wellbeing – supporting children’s safety, care and emotional needs is a key part of the role.
Our nursery is accessible utilising various public transport