Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship in Melton Mowbray at LS Education

Salary£14,976 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationMelton Mowbray
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes18 Oct 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts19 Oct 2026
Hours36 a week
Duration1 Year 1 Month

Job description

Summary

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.  

What you will do at work

  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations.
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs. 
  • Being creative and enthusiastic. 
  • Following safeguarding rules. 
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required. 
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required. 
  • Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to.   

Training

  • You will gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course.
  • All training is completed remotely via teams, your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting.
  • Online remote training sessions will take place once every week for the first 8 weeks and they’ll be scheduled in as and when. 
  • You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (4) – essential
  • GCSE Maths (4) – essential

About this employer

Little Stars was created through the eyes of a childcare professional – but also a mother. We are passionate about delivering high-quality early years education that is also affordable for families. At Little Stars, we offer a personalised service, working hand-in-hand with children and their families to create a nurturing and enriching environment.

After this apprenticeship

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. 

Employer

LS Education

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Swift ACI
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
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 TBC

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

Location

Pera Business Park
Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray, East Midlands
LE13 0PB
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