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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Employer: POPPINS NURSERY
Location: ME7 5BU
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £8 per hour for the first 12 months and minimum wage thereafter.

🌟 Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and Level 3 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship 🌟

Poppins Pre-School  is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join their team as Early Years Educator Apprentices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised childcare qualification while earning a wage and building valuable hands-on experience in a supportive nursery setting.

About the Role

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will:

  • Support children's learning and development through play and planned activities
  • Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, outdoor play, and sleep routines
  • Provide personal care, including nappy changing and toileting support
  • Help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
  • Observe children's development and contribute to learning records
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Support activities that encourage children's confidence, independence, and social skills
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

About the Apprenticeship

You will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining practical experience in the nursery.

Training includes:

  • Online learning and coursework
  • Virtual classrooms and webinars
  • One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
  • Workplace observations and reviews
  • Dedicated training time within working hours

No college attendance is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.

Salary & Hours

  • £8 per hour for the first year
  • National Minimum Wage thereafter
  • Monday to Friday
  • 9am to 5pm
  • Term Time Only 

What We're Looking For

  • Passion for working with children
  • Positive, caring, and reliable attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Why Apply?

  • Gain a recognised qualification while earning
  • Supportive and friendly nursery environment
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within Early Years

📍 Location: the Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5BU

Interested? Please reply with your CV and confirm your travel time.

Safeguarding Statement 

This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and References.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements

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.