Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience.

What you'll do

Tasks:

• Creating a safe environment
• Communicating with parents
• Observing and assessing children
• Maintaining records
• Attending courses
• Completing tasks
• Working with others
• Following policies

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, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

After the apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.

Opportunity to advance and upskill to Early Years Level 5 following a successful completion of the apprenticeship course with Best Practice Network.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Childcare (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Early Years Educator Level 2 (grade Pass)
• Desired: GCSE, Health and Social Care (grade 4)

Things to consider

What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?

You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements:

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

About the employer

We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a safe, loving and enriching environment. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through play-based experiences that foster creativity, curiosity and confidence. We believe in the power of community, collaboration and connection and strive to empower our children, families and team members to thrive together.

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: 35 hours a week. Working week: Nursery opening hours: 7:15am- 6:00pm

Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, All Year Round position.

Start Date- ASAP

• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £14,560 to £23,132.20 a year