Apprentice Early Years Educator

Join Timtin Playgroup and Kids Club, a friendly non-profit charity, as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. Learn from experienced practitioners while gaining hands-on experience supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing in a caring community setting.

What you'll do

Timtin Playgroup and Kids Club is a non-profit charity organisation providing a friendly, caring and supportive environment for children and their families. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in early years while learning from experienced practitioners and gaining valuable hands-on experience. You will receive support and guidance as you develop your skills and work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Work alongside experienced practitioners to support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Build positive, caring and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children through play, activities and everyday routines.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Observe and learn how practitioners support individual children's needs and interests.
• Support activities that encourage children's social, emotional, physical and educational development.
• Learn about safeguarding, health and safety and good practice within an early years setting.
• Attend training and complete your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

We are looking for someone who is a good listener, hardworking and willing to learn. You should have a positive “can-do” attitude, be reliable and enthusiastic about working with children. You do not need previous experience, as you will learn and develop your skills alongside our experienced team.

Training

• The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Educator - Level 3.
• A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
• This is a work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0135-v1-3

After the apprenticeship

Can look into higher education, level 4 and up.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

About the employer

Nonprofit charity Organisation in a little village called Martin. We help support the school and provide Breakfast and Afterschool club. During 9-3 oclock we are just a nursery in term time. During the holidays we turn into a holiday club provide all children between 0-11 years provision.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LINCOLN COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: The hours will be between 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts can be discussed for the right candidate.
• Start date: 28 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year