Early Years Apprenticeship

Have you completed a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship? A great opportunity to progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship for someone motivated and enthusiastic who enjoys working with children ensuring they achieve their learning objectives. Flexible start date available.

What you'll do

• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
• Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
• Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
• Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• On-the-job training, you will be taught by your manager and other qualified early years staff within the setting
• Monthly online virtual masterclasses with the training provider and other students doing the same qualification

Monthly virtual online masterclasses with the training providers skills coach who supports you through your apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

• Fully qualified Early Years Educator
• Could then progress to be a room leader
• Level 5 early years as a manager or deputy

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
• Desired: early Years, Early Years (grade 2)

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Be patient and understanding for the needs of children
• Be committed to completing the apprenticeship with a passion and vision for a career in Early Years

About the employer

Town and Country nursery is a private setting providing a safe and secure environment for children to learn and thrive.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 30 hours plus hours per week 40 hours a week. Any time between 7:30am and 6pm on a rota.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year