Early Years Educator Apprentice

An exciting opportunity to join an early years setting as an Early Years Educator Apprentice. You'll support children aged 0-5 while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, gaining hands-on experience and skills for a long-term career in childcare.

What you'll do

• Build positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Help create a safe, warm, and engaging learning environment
• Support children's development through play and structured activities
• Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, personal care, and rest times
• Observe and contribute to children's learning records
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive behaviour in line with EYFS principles

Training

• Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning in the workplace and off-the-job training provided by our training partner
• Off-the-job training will take place remotely/online, with tutor-led sessions, learning activities, and workplace observations delivered on a bi-weekly basis
• Training will be scheduled alongside normal working hours
• The full training plan and schedule will be agreed with the apprentice and employer at the start of the programme

This apprenticeship combines workplace learning with specialist training delivered by a training provider.

You will study towards:

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification

• Understanding child development and learning
• Supporting inclusive and child-centred practice
• Health, safety, and wellbeing in early years
• Planning and facilitating enriching learning experiences
• Professional practice and reflection

You will also complete other required elements such as safeguarding and may complete English and maths functional skills if needed.

After the apprenticeship

• Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and you will be equipped with the skills and experience to work confidently in early years settings
• There may also be opportunities for continued employment, career progression, or further study

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: Level 2 Certificate in Early Years, Early Years (grade Pass)

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About the employer

We are a childcare provider offering services between 0-5 year olds.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: KIDZ ZONE CLUB LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: The shifts will be during hours the site is open and will be between 7.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be agreed at interview.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £12,480 a year