L3 Childcare Apprenticeship

• To work as part of the whole team ensuring a continued positive and friendly environment
• Support the managers and other staff in the daily running of the nursery
• Supervising children during playtime
• To be a key worker for a group of children
• Help keep equipment and play areas in good order
• Keeping and updating children's records
• Maintaining a high standard at all times
• Engaging children in learning and play activities

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
• Paediatric First Aid
• Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 (if required)
• Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed

Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment.  For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Apprentices must successfully complete the Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

• The successful candidate can go onto further training, or into employment

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.