Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in A Nursery - AJ

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

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

The company has been established since 1996 and has achieved a reputation for providing a consistently high standard of care. At our Maidstone nursery we offer a home from home family environment for your child, so if you live or work in or around Larkfield, look no further than Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery. We take great pride in the fact that Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery Ltd is recognised as ‘good' by Ofsted and we strive to maintain our high standards. We employ staff to the highest level with Early Years Professional Status and degrees in Early Years Studies.

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
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, varied shifts from 7.00am - 7.00pm.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year