Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NW)

FIRST FOOTSTEPS LTD · Liverpool

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Business and financeAdvanced Level 3On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

First Footsteps Nurseries is a family of nurseries in Merseyside and Lancashire providing high quality childcare. We have many years' experience in providing a safe, stimulating and happy environment for children ages between six weeks and five years.

Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week1 year 1 monthCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare-orientated roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 12 Aug 2026
Apply by 16 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

L18 3JF

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