Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain your full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification whilst being paid a wage!

No college to attend, hands on experience.

What you'll do

• Support children of different ages, stages of development, and abilities, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and well-prepared learning environment
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and everyday activities
• Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play
• Observe and support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
• Promote a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive

Training

What You'll Gain:

• A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
• Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
• Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
• The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

After the apprenticeship

Potential to progress to full-time or Level 5.

Skills

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

Things to consider

• DBS
• Be sure to have 2 employer references ready before interview

About the employer

Our nursery is designed to be an engaging and stimulating learning environment. We offer a range of activities and resources that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration. From sensory play to outdoor adventures, we provide experiences that inspire a love of learning and discovery. Our goal is to instil a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through our doors.

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: 25 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday

Alternating shifts:

Week 1 - 8.00am - 1.00pm

Week 2 - 1.00pm - 6.00pm

• Start date: 2 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £10,400 a year