Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in A Nursery - KD

An exciting opportunity to continue your childcare career with Parenta Training, working within a supportive early years setting. Develop your knowledge and skills whilst working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and supporting children aged 0-5 to learn, develop and thrive.

What you'll do

• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver engaging activities with support from experienced staff
• Complete observations and contribute to assessments and learning journeys
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice
• Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's progress
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures
• Recognise and appropriately report safeguarding concerns
• Contribute to a nurturing and stimulating learning environment

Training

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

Successful apprentices may secure a permanent Early Years Educator position with opportunities to progress into Room Leader, Third in Charge or other senior Early Years roles.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass)
• Essential: GCSE, English (grade Pass)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade Pass)

Things to consider

• Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
• Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
• This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
• For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.

About the employer

Westerham Day Nursery was established in 1994 and is Ofsted registered to care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.45am and 6.00pm, 51 weeks of the year. Our children enjoy a warm, welcoming and friendly environment where they are respected as individuals and where learning through play and exploration is supported by well-trained and dedicated Early Years Educators. Our approach allows your child to develop their skills, interests and passions by engaging in a vast range of activities which inspire and enthuse them. Our setting has been designed to provide a nurturing space where children can develop their independence, communication and social skills while benefiting from a safe and secure environment, surrounded by adults who care for them and value their well-being.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday with varied shifts from 7.45am to 6.00pm, for 40 hours per week based in the toddler room.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £22,880 a year