Early years Educator Apprentice Level 3
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Company: The Childcare Academy
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Location: Liverpool, L1 0BG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01072
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Application Deadline Date: 01/10/2025
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Start Date: 30/10/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Brief Description
Are you looking for a great nursery to develop your career in childcare? The Childcare Academy is a childrens day nursery based in the Baltic Triangle. Your role will be to provide every child with a safe, secure, stimulating and engaging environment. Great benefits and free onsite parking.
Qualifications Required
Basic Maths and English at grade C/4. Option for a 6-week Skills Bootcamp for the right candidate.
Personal Qualities
Passionate, empathetic, kind, caring, and dedicated.
Skills Required
Self-motivation, good communication skills, ability to meet strict deadlines, and time management.
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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• 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
There will be opportunities for further development and a chance to progress your career.
Vacancy Detail
The Childcare Academy is seeking a Level 3 Apprentice to join their dedicated team. Their mission is to provide every child with a safe, secure, stimulating, and engaging environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. As an apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting children’s development in numeracy, literacy, and language. You will help ensure the welfare and safety of all children, report safeguarding concerns, and work closely with parents, colleagues, and external agencies to meet individual needs. Additional responsibilities include supporting children in making healthy life choices, acting as a key person for one or more children, and maintaining developmental records. You will also be encouraged to actively pursue professional development throughout your apprenticeship and beyond. Benefits include Christmas Eve off as a gift, nursery closure for a week over Christmas, an extra day of holiday per year (up to five years), an excellent attendance bonus each April (including a birthday holiday and £100), provided uniform, competitive pay scales upon qualification, and free onsite parking.
Other Information
Free parking is available on site. Assistance will be given with the DBS process. Rotating shifts run from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.