Nursery Educator Apprenticeship

Working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years with children 0-5 over 14 months. During which you will complete 1 online session for the first 8 weeks and have monthly contact with the tutor. The apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality to be successful.

What you'll do

• Creating fun, engaging and safe environments for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5 years
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training

• You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator level 3
• Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
• This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment, patience and punctuality for you to be successful
• This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the Childcare Sector, Training will take place in the workplace
• You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-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
• You will complete a qualification in Paediatric First Aid

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time 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 the current nursery setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14 month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor

About the employer

Nappy Gang Nursery is a purpose-built Ofsted 'Good' (June 2017) rated early years setting. Nappy Gang caters for 66 children. They have a large outside area that gives the children opportunities to learn in a safe outside environment.

Nappy Gang has a soft play room as well as a sensory room.

The team strives to provide the children in their care with every opportunity to develop and grow.

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 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 15 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year