Early Years Level 3 Apprentice
-
Company: Hopscotch nursery
-
Location: Queens Park, NW6 6DT
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: £10.00
-
Sector: Early Years
-
Ref: VAC-01463
-
Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2025
-
Start Date: 03/11/2025
-
Positions Available: 2
-
Working Week: 8:30-5:30
Brief Description
Is a career in childcare for you? Want to earn as you play and learn? At Hopscotch Under Fives Ltd our ethos is to learn through play in a caring, safe homely environment. As an early years apprentice you will be planning age-appropriate activities and providing a safe and secure environment.
Qualifications Required
Level 2 would be beneficial Experience beneficial
Maths and English Grade C/4 Equivalent
Personal Qualities
Clear interest in working in childcare
good work ethic.
Clear communicator and must be dedicated to completing the qualification.
Skills Required
Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
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
Progression onto further qualifications and support roles.
Vacancy Detail
Hopscotch Under Fives Ltd and drop in was established over 30 years ago as a result of local mothers looking for a space to bring their children for a stay and play session.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our team, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5. The successful candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Responsibilities include;
• Planning and delivering engaging activities
• Supporting children’s individual needs
• Maintaining accurate observations and records
• Building positive relationships with families
• Key worker feedback to parents
• To observe and record what children do to assess the children’s progress
1-hour lunch break. 2 15 tea breaks, 25 days off when the nursery is shut a week at Xmas, 1 week at Easter, and 3 weeks in August.
Other Information
Full Enhanced DBS