Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team within the toddler 2-3's room. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

What you'll do

• Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
• Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds
• Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers
• Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
• Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
• Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
• Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
• Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs
• Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• Online learning and coursework
• Virtual classrooms and webinars
• One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
• Workplace observations and reviews
• Dedicated training time within working hours
• No college attendance required
• Earn while you learn
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification

After the apprenticeship

The Early Years Educator Level 3 is an advanced apprenticeship equivalent to an NVQ 3. You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: T Level, Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification (grade Pass)

Things to consider

Safeguarding Statement:

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

About the employer

We hold a long standing philosophy of promoting children's early learning through play.

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We believe that early play opportunities - where children can explore, be creative and imaginative and active in their learning - are vital to their development. This view is supported by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which promotes the importance of these play experiences in order to build a solid foundation for future learning and development of each individual child.

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We feel strongly that children's involvement in their play leads to high levels of well-being. In our nursery qualified and experienced Early Years Educators will work closely with your child to support and extend their learning and development.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.45am and 6.00pm.

Option to work 5 days a week, 8 hour days or 4 days a week 10 hour days for example.

51 weeks of the year.

• Start date: 2 December 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £22,880 a year