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L3 Childcare Apprenticeship

BRIGHT LITTLE STARS LTD · FIRST RUNG LIMITED
Location
BUNNS LANE, MILL HILL
Postcode
NW7 2AQ
Salary
£14,560 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Early years educator (level 3)
Start date
7 December 2026
Application deadline
26 November 2026
Posted
18 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000054272

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

Level 2 English and maths (or Entry Level 3 for apprentices with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement). British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Working week

Monday to Friday; between 9.00am to 5.00pm. Breaks to be confirmed.

Skills

Organisation skillsTeam workingCreativePatience

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4

Training & development

  • 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).

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

Things to consider

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.

About BRIGHT LITTLE STARS LTD

Bright Little Stars Nursery in Mill Hill opened in January 2013 and features a newly renovated, castle themed, gated property with a multi-colour fence. It is situated alone on Dove Close with private access from Bunns Lane and a pedestrian crossing directly outside the Nursery making this an exciting, safe and secure environment for you and your little one.
Website
www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill/