Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. 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

• The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment
• Candidates are not required to attend college
• One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks

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

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

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

"The child's conquest of independence begins with his first introduction to life. While he is developing, he perfects himself and overcomes every obstacle that he finds in his path.” -Maria Montessori

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, 8:00amb- 6:00pm.

Exact working hours/shift to be confirmed.

• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year