L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and will be supported by an assessor throughout the apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
• Supporting children's learning and development
• Supporting children's self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following Safeguarding rules and regulations

Training

• Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months
• You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
• Apprentices must successfully evidence a First Aid qualification approved by EYFS

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader Positions
• Possible Management training
• Springboard into Primary Education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

The nursery provides safe, homely and stimulating care for low numbered children aged between 12 months to 5 years. We are also registered to take children up to the age of eight before 31st Aug, during school holidays and after school. We have a safe and loving environment, especially designed to provide excellent care, fun and early years education

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 1 Month
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: The average working week will be between, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 15 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year