Childcare/Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 - Twinkle Toes Day Nursery

Apprentice Early Years Educator – Level 3

Twinkle Toes Day Nursery, Stourbridge (DY8 1PA).

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59 pm).
Employer: Mischief & Giggles Ltd T/A Twinkle Toes Day Nursery & Pre‑School.

Mission: To provide a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and learning is a joyful experience.

Role Overview

Supervise care and education for children aged 0‑5, support numeracy and language development through games and play, and ensure a safe and secure setting.

Wage

£11,778 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age.

Hours & Schedule

Shift pattern: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm (30 hrs per week).
Variable shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year. Overtime is expected.

Duration

1 year 6 months.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do at Work

• Educating and caring for the children attending the setting.
• Planning and supervising activities while scaffolding learning during experiences such as arts and crafts, music, and mealtimes.
• Helping children develop communication and language skills.
• Feeding babies and ensuring their personal needs are met.
• Supporting purposeful observations and maintaining their learning journeys.
• Focusing on outside learning and exploration.
• Ensuring safeguarding and welfare of the children.

Training & Support

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You will study on the job, receive ongoing daily workplace training, and an assessor will be allocated to progress and support you through the course. Training will be part of the agreed working hours.

Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship qualification. You will sit an exam and submit coursework at the end of your training.

Core training subjects:

• Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs, Paediatric First Aid, Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Application of legislation, policy, and procedures to protect the health, safety and well‑being of children.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Attachment theory and the development of effective relationships with children.
• Support for SEND and EAL needs, and promotion of inclusive learning.
• Planning and reflecting on holistic learning based on observation evidence.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above).
• BTEC Childcare/Early Years (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• Optional: share other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Skills

• Creative, Reliable, Motivated, Good work ethic, Kind, Willing to learn.

Other Requirements

Shifts are variable between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. Overtime is expected. Care and education, working with children is not easy but it is rewarding.

Employer Information

Twinkle Toes Day Nursery has over 20 years of experience and is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of its team, including apprentices, through a warm, inclusive, and empowering work environment.

Strong possibility of a full‑time position following successful completion of apprenticeship. Support to qualify to higher level.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59 pm).