Level 3 Childcare Educator Apprenticeship in Northwood at Chickywicks Nurseries

Salary£12,480 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationNorthwood
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes19 Dec 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts2 Jan 2027
Hours30 a week
Duration1 Year 1 Month

Job description

Summary

Working in a Childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.

What you will do at work

  • Working in a Childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5
  • Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for 
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 18 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • Paediatric First Aid Training 
  • You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Founded in 2008, Chickywicks aims to provide a home from home environment for your child. We are here to offer your children a fun-packed day in a safe, loving and stimulating environment. We are OFSTED registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The new EYFS is linked to the planned activities of our Nursery to extend your child’s learning but we try hard to encourage learning and stimulation through play. Join our friendly, highly qualified staff who skilfully support children’s learning and development through effective teaching.

After this apprenticeship

Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader Positions
  • Possible Management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting.

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

Employer

Chickywicks Nurseries

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Swift ACI
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

TARA HALL
ST JOHNS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Northwood, London
HA6 1DR
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