Little Characters Nursery
Apprenticeship Level 3
Apply by: 15/10/2026
About The Role
Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about giving young children the best start in life? Little Characters Nursery in Chesterfield is looking for a dedicated Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly, welcoming team Based in Brimington, providing care for children from 3 months old through to pre-school.
Key Responsibilities
Support experienced practitioners in providing safe, engaging, and high-quality early years care.
As a nursey apprentice, you’ll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- To support nursery practitioners and work as part of the nursery team
- To provide high quality childcare and education
- To assist in the planning and implementation of activities for the children in the area you are working in
- To work alongside staff ensuring a safe environment for all children, staff and visitors to the setting
- To be flexible and help where needed
- To work to the policies and procedures of the setting, support the safeguarding procedures & maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ensure a safe happy environment for children
- Contribute to children’s all-round development as per the EYFS
- To support colleagues within the nursery
- To assist with the daily routine of the setting
- Assist with organising indoor and outdoor activities aligned with the Early Learning Goals and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Build positive relationships with children, helping them develop values like sharing, teamwork, and independence
- Help prepare snacks, keep environment clean and safe, and assist with daily routines (mealtimes, quiet times, and play)
- Follow all nursery safeguarding, health, and safety policies
- Complete assigned coursework and portfolios on time to achieve your level 3 qualification
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who want to share their knowledge, giving you hands‑on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills and lay strong foundations for a long‑term career in the Early Years Sector.
The successful candidate would be required to pass a DBS check before they start.
This is a successful business and they are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.
Advance to further study or to secure a full-time permanent job.
About The Training
Training will be carried out by the employer and approved training provider RNN Group. The successful candidate will work toward the Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a choice of monthly face‑to‑face at work, weekly classes and remote tutor visits to support their learning journey.
About The Employer
About Little Characters:
Day nursery with wrap around care, to and from 3 local schools.
Aims and Objectives
- To provide good quality, affordable childcare.
- To work in partnership with parents/ carers and the local community.
- To provide a secure and creative environment for children to develop emotionally, physically, intellectually, creatively and socially.
- To provide a varied selection of activities and games including arts and crafts, group activities, computers, construction and much more
- To ensure our policies and procedures are followed and assessed for their effectiveness.
- To offer opportunities of employment to the community.
- To work within an Equal Opportunities framework.
Quality Statement
We will endeavour to develop, demonstrate and sustain quality in all areas of Little Characters. This is a positive and visual way of ensuring that parents and children are offered the top quality childcare they deserve.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Good attitude to work
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Friendly and approachable
Training Provider
RNN GROUP
Course/Training
Early years educator (level 3)
Apply by: 15/10/2026
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