Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - Calverley Village Day Nursery

Salary £302 per week
Duration 18 months
Advert opening date 24/04/2025
Advert closing date 05/06/2025

Calverley Village Day Nursery is looking for an individual who is keen to start/continue in the childcare sector. Are you interested in looking after children and wish to gain a professional qualification and valuable experience in a friendly environment? This opportunity is for an individual wishing to progress their career in childcare.

​​​​​​​As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Under supervision, keep records of children’s development and learning journeys
• Liaise professionally with and support parents and other family members
• Be able to work well in a team
• Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, fundraising events etc
• To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
• To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
• To assist in enhancing the developmental progress in children
• To implement the daily routine within the nursery
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the Nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected

Entry requirements

Good Maths- A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential

Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential

Early years level 2 is desired but not essential

Training to be provided

The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard qualification (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours). This will be delivered in the workplace. Off-the-job training will be given as a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete all the necessary training, this will be delivered in the workplace.

Within this standard you will also complete:

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Functional skills maths and English, if required

Things to consider

If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.

Skills required

Future prospects

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.