Apprenticeship · Early years
Childcare Level 3 apprentice
FIRST STEPS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY (LOWTON) LTD · Warrington
- Wage
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Apply by
- 5 Jan 2027
- Possible start date
- From 19 Jan 2027
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.
- Reference
- 2000052849
About this apprenticeship
- To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
- To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. the health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
- To actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development
Working week: Monday to Friday. 7.15am to 6.15pm. Working 8 hours a day.
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade 4) – desired
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4) – desired
About First Steps Nursery
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Registered places
- 226
- Advertised by
- FIRST STEPS PRIVATE DAY NURSERY (LOWTON) LTD
First Steps Nursery is a purpose built nursery with seven age-specific rooms and a Baby room, Tweenies rooms, Teeny Tinies room, Tinies room, Pre School room, Pre School 1 room and a Pre School 2 room. As well as these rooms, we also have a libray full of age appropriate books and familiar favourites.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 5 Jan 2027. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD. contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
Locations
- WARRINGTON, WA3
- Leigh, WN7
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Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
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