Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

BUTTERFLIES CANNOCK LTD

Cannock (WS11 0BS)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 May 2026

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Summary

Butterflies are looking for a level 2 qualified or an individual with transferable experience to join their team, you will be working within a busy nursery setting to develop your early years practice, to enable you to support young children as they learn and prepare for school.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage will increase inline with any additional hours worked by the apprentice up to a maximum of 40.

£16,640 FTE at 40 hours

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 30 hours a week with possibility of being offered more up to a maximum of 40.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
  • Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
  • Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
  • Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
  • Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
  • Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Where you'll work

61 Union Street
Cannock
WS11 0BS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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Training schedule

The apprenticeship is delivered as work-based learning, with monthly face to face or online meetings with an appointed Skills Coach to ensure you make excellent progress throughout the programme. Six off the job hours are allowed per week to complete work set and log knowledge, skills and behaviours achieved.

Qualifications will include:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

maths & English (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Some early starts are required. Staff are rostered on a shift basis over 30 hours per week. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.

About this employer

The staff and management at Butterflies Day Nursery in Cannock are passionate about providing quality care for the children they work with and understand that parents and carers want to provide the best possible start in life for your child allowing them to fulfil their true potential. Butterflies works with children from birth up to 12 years old, including preschool and after school, on a flexible hours basis.

https://www.butterfliesnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of this apprenticeship, there are opportunities for progression to a full-time role within the nursery, for which candidates can be considered.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Paul Nightingale

Paul.nightingale@junipertraining.co.uk

07395789959

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029568.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)