Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Play an active role in helping young children learn, grow and develop, creating fun and engaging learning experiences while supporting their progress throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What you'll do

• Work as part of the 0-3 years team, supporting children's learning and development.
• Help children develop their communication and language skills through engaging activities and everyday interactions.
• Support Early Years Practitioners with observations, planning and activities based on each child's individual needs.
• Provide support with children's personal care and self-care needs, helping them develop independence.
• Support children with special educational needs (SEN) to work towards and achieve their individual targets.
• Work closely with parents, colleagues and other professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.

Training

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace.

As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification.

After the apprenticeship

Progression for the right candidate.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team Working
• IT skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade C or 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade C or 4)

Things to consider

Equivalent Functional Skills qualifications or translated Non-UK Grades are also accepted.

About the employer

We are a 0–11 primary school in Newcastle's West End. The apprentice will join our 0–3 team, supporting children's learning, communication and development, assisting with observations and planning, meeting individual and self-care needs, and supporting children with SEND to achieve their targets.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: GATESHEAD COUNCIL
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: We are open from 7.30am - 6.00pm.

There are shift patterns of:

7.30am - 3.30pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 9.00am - 5.00pm and 10.00am - 6.00pm.

With a 40-min lunch break.

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year