Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work as part of a supportive early years team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. You will gain practical experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification.

What you'll do

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development
• Build positive, caring and respectful relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
• Help provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
• Support children's personal care needs, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing and mealtimes, where appropriate
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social skills
• Observe children's interests, development and progress and contribute to appropriate records and assessments
• Support children's learning through play and encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration
• Follow the setting's safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and behaviour policies
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team and contribute to maintaining a positive environment
• Assist with maintaining clean, organised and welcoming indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Communicate appropriately with parents/carers and other professionals as directed by senior staff
• Attend training and complete all required apprenticeship learning and assessments
• Take responsibility for your own professional development and respond positively to feedback

Training

During the apprenticeship, you will develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:

• Child development and early years education
• Supporting children's physical, emotional and social development
• Planning and delivering activities through play
• Observation, assessment and supporting children's individual needs
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Health, safety, hygiene and well-being
• Working with parents, carers and colleagues
• Inclusive practice and supporting children with different needs
• Professional practice within an early years setting.

This role is subject to the appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks.

After the apprenticeship

Opportunities for continued development and progression within Early Years Education.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work as part of a supportive early years team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. You will gain practical experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification.

You will support children's learning and development through play, planned activities and everyday routines, while developing your knowledge and skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SKILLS NORTH EAST LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year