Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Blue Windmill Nursery

BLUE WINDMILL CHILDCARE LTD · Rugby

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Social careAdvanced Level 3On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Our day nursery in Rugby is for babies, toddlers and preschool children, with a strong focus on outdoor learning, movement and wellbeing. Our approach is guided by nature: children learn through real experiences, open-ended play and the freedom to explore both indoors and out.

Monday - Friday, all year round. Nursery open between 7.45am - 6.00pm, 35 hour working week. Flexibility to be discussed at interview. 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Childcare (grade 4)
  • 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving 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 (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Childcare (grade 4), Health and Social Care (grade 4), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care 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).

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 17 Oct 2026
Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

CV22 7DJ

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