Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with.

What you will do

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years.

They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

Training

• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

After the apprenticeship

• Could lead to an ongoing career for the right candidate

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade C/4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade C/4)
• Essential: T Level, Level 3 Early Years Educator (grade pass)

About the employer

Stepping Stones is a small, welcoming and friendly nursery. We care for 26 children and aim to provide them with a happy, stimulating and caring environment in which they can thrive and reach their full potential, becoming socially confident and educationally equipped to start their school life.

We have three groups, babies, toddlers and preschool with 2 members of staff with each group who are supported by the Nursery Manager.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 5)
• Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Wednesday, 8.00am - 6.00pm.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year