Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

Work and build good, positive professional relationships with the children and support them Complete all set assignments on time Work well independently as well as in a team Build and maintain a strong partnership with parents Adhere to all company policies and procedures Follow the nursery’s robust Safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children Attend out-of-working-hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parents' evening, etc. To be flexible within the working practices of the nursery
Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking certain domestic jobs within the nursery, such as cleaning resources and preparing snacks Plan activities alongside the staff team, ensuring each child is working towards their early learning outcomes

Training:
The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments Candidates are not required to attend college One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks

Training Outcome:

You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status



Employer Description:

Intergenerational experiences in the early years nurture empathy, respect, and a strong sense of community. Children form meaningful experiences with older generations. As part of our enriched early years curriculum, we maintain a close partnership with our neighbours, Riverside Care Home, offering children valuable intergenerational learning opportunities on a regular basis where we go above and beyond peer to peer interaction. From storytelling to planting seeds side by side, these moments build resilience, patience, and a sense of belonging for everyone involved.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
  • Posted: 14-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk