Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Level 3


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£8 to £8 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B66 4PY
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Little Bears Childminding is all about the child being at the centre of everything they do.

They are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated apprentice to complete a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship, under the guidance of the established team.

Duties include;

• Caring for children's daily needs and following their routines.

• Providing and taking part in activities to develop children's learning.

• Enthusiasm and excitement for the children.

• Observing children's learning and development.

• Undertaking the role of the key person to help children feel valued

• Carrying out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children

• Planning for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage

• General daily cleaning of the nursery.

• Assisting with mealtimes.

• Engaging in parent workshops.

• Working as a team player but also use initiative.

• Being eager to learn from others and have the confidence to ask questions to progress further.

Working Week

Monday- Friday 40 Hours Per week

Qualifications Required

GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred.

Personal Qualities

Drive and determination.

Willingness to learn.

Team work skills.

Good time keeping.

Self motivated.

Skills Required

Eager to learn.

Good with timekeeping.

Enthusiastic.

Organised.

Willingness to progress and work towards targets and goals.

Flexibility.

Creativity.

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

Potential full time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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