Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Little Pearls Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Pearls Nursery.

Little Pearls Nursery has proudly served our community for over 8 years, and our natural, child-centred approach has earned us a reputation that speaks for itself — with over 30 families currently on our waiting list..

At Little Pearls, we believe in celebrating every child as unique. Our ethos is built on strong relationships with families, a warm and inclusive environment, and an unrelenting drive for continual improvement. We are proud to be an independent setting with a culture of collaboration and high standards. Many of our team members have been with us for over 5 years, creating a close-knit, respectful, and supportive workplace.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Motivated to keep pace with our fast-moving, ambitious and quality-driven ethos
• Dedicated to creating nurturing environments where children can thrive
• Confident communicators and strong team players
• Eager to contribute ideas, reflect on practice, and grow professionally
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging learning experiences for children aged 0–5
• Ensure a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Act as a Key Person, observing and supporting individual children’s progress
• Work in close partnership with families, valuing open and regular communication
• Uphold nursery policies, health & safety procedures, and safeguarding protocols
• Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching and learning practice

Requirements;

• Level 2 Early Yeas Qualification is desired 
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent

Hours;

• Little Pearls Nursery is open from 7.00am-18.00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 32-40 hours per week 

• Excellent rates of pay, reviewed at the end of probation and annually
• Opportunities for promotion and leadership training
• Tailored, high-quality professional development
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Employee assistance programme, including free counselling
• Free hot lunch daily and Nespresso coffee machine
• 28 days of annual leave, including all bank holidays off
• Free childcare for team members with under-5s (conditions apply)
• All-year-round working contracts
• Regular team socials and staff appreciation events
• Birthday gifts and bonuses
• Flexible dependent days to support school holidays
• Modern, purpose-built environment and wellness-focused workplace