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
Available Locations:
- BR2 9AF
- BR2 8AA
- BR4 9AE
- BR2 9JS
Salary: Apprenticeship Wage - £8 per hour apart from EYITT which is National Minimum Wage
🕒 37.5 - 40 hours per week
📅 Monday to Friday
⏰ Varied shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm
Available Programmes
✅ Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (EY2)
✅ Level 3 Early Years Educator (EY3)
✅ Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP5)* - Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification required
✅ Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)* - Bachelors and GCSE required
*Applicants for Level 5 must already hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. EYITT applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, GCSE Maths, English and Science Grade 4 or above and meet the entry requirements.
About the Setting
Rainbow Day Nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop through both child-led and adult-led activities. The team is passionate about supporting every child's individual needs and helping them become confident and independent learners.
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.
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.
