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CHILDSPLAY DAY NURSERY (PENISTONE) LIMITED
Apprenticeship Level 3
Apply by: 24/09/2026
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About The Role
Childs Play Nursery in Penistone is looking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with young children and beginning a rewarding career in Early Years.
- Support the care, learning and development of children aged 0–5 years
- Assist with planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
- Work positively as part of a team to meet children’s individual needs
- Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health & safety guidelines
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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DBS check is essential.
Possible progression opportunities
About The Training
Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
Student to complete an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
About The Employer


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Our family-run business opened its doors in 1994 with the ethos 'Where learning is fun.' By staying true to our core values, we have become the childcare provider of choice in the Penistone area and beyond.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
BARNSLEY COLLEGE
Course/Training
Early years educator (level 3)
Apply by: 24/09/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
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