Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice
Sunny Cloud Childminding · Beaumont Road, Coventry, CV7 8LH
- Salary
- £7,488 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 18 hours
- Working week
- Initially two days per week, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Working days can be agreed with the successful applicant. Following a successful six-month probation period and subject to business needs, there will be an opportunity to increase to full-time hours.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Join Sunny Cloud Childminding as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience supporting children’s learning, play, routines and wellbeing in a warm home-based setting, while working towards your recognised qualification with support from an experienced childminder.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · 4/C or equivalent · Desired
- GCSE · Maths · 4/C or equivalent · Desired
Benefits
Free meals and refreshments while working with the children. A supportive, friendly small-team environment with regular tutor support, practical experience and opportunities to increase hours as the setting grows.
Things to consider
<ul> <li>Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and join the DBS Update Service.</li> <li>You must be willing to obtain a Paediatric First Aid certificate.</li> <li>You will need to register as a childminding assistant with Suffolk Childcare Agency (SCA) and complete their required checks and health declaration.</li> <li>Two satisfactory references will be required.</li> <li>All requirements must be completed before working unsupervised with children.</li> </ul>
About Sunny Cloud Childminding
Sunny Cloud Childminding is a warm, nurturing and inclusive home-based early years setting. We provide high-quality care and engaging learning experiences for young children in a safe, stimulating environment. Our approach is centred on play, individual development, kindness and strong partnerships with parents. We are a small, supportive team where apprentices receive guidance, practical experience and opportunities to grow professionally.
Training provider
BUSY BEES EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED · Education and early years · Level 3
Vacancy reference: 2000047848 · Posted 12 Aug 2026