Apprentice Childcare Practitioner (Level 3)

SCHOOL'S OUT ROTHLEY LTD

Leicester (LE7 7RZ)

Closes in 18 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 October 2026

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Summary

Join our friendly childcare team and gain valuable hands-on experience working across Breakfast Club, Preschool and After School Club. You’ll support children through play, learning and activities, both indoors and outdoors, while developing your childcare skills in a fun and supportive setting.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs 7.30am-6pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 November 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

2

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

Working across Breakfast Club, Preschool and After School Club, you’ll support children of different ages throughout their day. Duties will include welcoming children, supporting learning through play and activities, outdoor play, walks, crafts, sports and games. You’ll also help with snacks, tidying and preparing the setting for the next day.

As an apprentice in our team, you will learn to:

  • Provide a high standard of provision in line with the Early Years Foundation stage
  • To develop a clear up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and other planning and assessment systems
  • Obtain a good knowledge of early learning goals and plan appropriate activities in line with the curriculum
  • Work closely and effectively with other staff, inspiring their practice and offering support
  • Organise and plan the indoor and outdoor environment in line with each topic
  • Extend this role at after school club and set a good example alongside all staff
  • Communicate effectively and professionally
  • Challenge and reflect on own practice such as, feedback given by Managers or Ofsted etc.
  • Use initiative and be confident to share knowledge and ideas with the team, as well as listening to their input and recognising different strengths on the team
  • Share a clear vision with the Manager in regards to the ethos of our Preschool
  • Remain fully focused on the children's best interests at all times
  • Consider resources and help to ensure we have what we need for each topic in advance
  • Extend strengths to OOS club and set a good example for other staff

Where you'll work

2 Burrow Drive
Rothley
Leicester
LE7 7RZ

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Training schedule

  • L3 Apprenticeships Standard in Early Years Educator
  • L3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
  • L3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
  • L2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or equivalent)

Level 2 in:

Childcare (or 6 months experience) (grade Pass/Achieved)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • If successful, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before starting work

About this employer

School's Out operate a Breakfast, After-school club plus Pre School for children aged 2 to 11 years.
We provide a safe and stimulating environment where children are cared for between 7.30am–6pm.

https://schoolsout-rothley.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As well as being part of a warm, welcoming and friendly team, we also have onsite parking, company pension scheme and discount for own childcare

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Childcare Practitioner, with option to progress to Level 5 Lead Practitioner if desired

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Sophia Cleaver

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057342.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)