Vacancy Details
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Kickstart Your Career in Early Years Childcare
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parent
You'll work alongside experienced practitioners, supporting children's learning and development while building the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in early years education.
About the Role
Salary: £8.00 per hour in the first year, National Minimum Wage for your age thereafter
Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage but will be during the nurseries opening hours, 8 am–6 pm.
Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months
This is a great opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment
- Work with a variety of age groups
- Build your skills while working towards your Level 3 qualification
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will:
- Support children's learning, play and development through engaging activities.
- Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Observe children's progress and contribute to assessments.
- Support children's individual needs and encourage their development.
- Maintain accurate records and attendance information.
- Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality childcare.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend training sessions.
What We’re Looking For
- Passionate about working with children.
- Friendly, caring and patient.
- A strong communicator.
- Creative and enthusiastic.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Reliable with a positive attitude.
Training Provided
You will work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship delivered by Best Practice Network.
Your training will include:
- Virtual classrooms and webinars.
- Online learning and assignments.
- Work-based learning and portfolio development.
- One-to-one support from an apprenticeship tutor.
- Regular reviews and progress meetings.
No college attendance is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.
About
The daycare has been open since 1986, and we are Ofsted registered. Our recent Ofsted was good. We aim to provide a fun, friendly and stimulating environment for all children we care for.
The daycare is based on the grounds of William Patten School; we are a private, independent nursery.
The staff at the daycare are fully qualified to care for children and attend training courses regularly to help promote their childcare knowledge.
The children have access to many learning resources and are always supported by positive staff members.
The daycare has an outside area called the secret garden where children have access to physical equipment, natural resources, including the mud kitchen and open-ended resources to investigate on the investigation table!
Safeguarding Statement
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.
We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.