Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

HOCKLEY COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY LTD · Birmingham

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Social careAdvanced Level 3On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a safe, loving and enriching environment. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through play-based experiences that foster creativity, curiosity and confidence. We believe in the power of community, collaboration and connection and strive to empower our children, families and team members to thrive together.

Nursery opening hours: 7:15am- 6:00pm Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, All Year Round position. Start Date- ASAP 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Childcare (grade 4)
  • Early Years Educator Level 2 (grade Pass)
  • Health and Social Care (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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?

You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements:

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

English Language (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Childcare (grade 4), Early Years Educator Level 2 (grade Pass), Health and Social Care (grade 4), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number 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).

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.

Opportunity to advance and upskill to Early Years Level 5 following a successful completion of the apprenticeship course with Best Practice Network.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 30 Sep 2026
Apply by 31 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

B18 7LG

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