Nursery Assistant Apprentice

Kickstart your nursery career with our Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. Enhance your skills, gain valuable experience, and brighten children's lives. Apply now to take the next step in your nursery education journey.

What you'll do

As an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice, your day revolves around providing nurturing care and fostering the development of young children. You'll:

• Plan and implement engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, catering to children's individual needs and interests.
• Facilitate play-based learning experiences to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development, encouraging curiosity and exploration.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and promoting a nurturing atmosphere for children's growth.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment conducive to learning and collaboration.
• Conduct observations and assessments to track children's progress, using this information to inform future planning and provide personalised support.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge, staying updated on best practices in early years education.
• Your typical day as an apprentice will be dynamic and rewarding, filled with meaningful interactions and opportunities for growth as you play a vital role in shaping the futures of young children.

Training

The apprentice will be trained by Heart of Egland Training.

After the apprenticeship

It is hoped but not guaranteed that a full offer of employment can be provided at the end of your apprenticeship.

Skills

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

DBS check.

About the employer

Independent nursery and school

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 5 days per week, 8am - 4:30pm.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year