Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years to develop their knowledge and skills whilst working within a friendly and supportive nursery. Candidates who wish to be considered for level 2 are very welcome to apply as well.

What you'll do

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work alongside parents and other family members and make them feel welcome
• To be involved in out of work activities e.g. staff training courses
• Monitor, identify and evaluate areas of improvement
• Deliver childcare in a way that meets parents' needs and work in partnership with them providing high levels of customer care at all times
• Interact and support children of all age groups as required
• Ensure the highest standard of child safety is always paramount within the nursery
• Complete relevant paperwork associated with the children and nursery requirements
• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements

Training

Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice. The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace.

Functional Skills requirements for learners aged 16-18:

Apprentices who have not achieved the equivalent of level 2 functional skills in maths and English, must achieve these as part of the apprenticeship and prior to end point assessment.

After the apprenticeship

Potential to progress onto permanent employment.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 3 - 9 )
• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 3 - 9)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 - 9 )
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4 -9)

About the employer

At Balderton Village Day Nursery, we understand the importance of

a good educational programme which provides a range of

interesting and challenging experiences. Our practitioners have a

secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn

through play and adult interaction.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 32 - 35 hours a week. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,290 a year