Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

Opportunity information

Salary £15808 per year

Duration 12 months

Advert closing date 11/10/2026

Description

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work as part of a supportive early years team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. You will gain practical experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification.

You will support children's learning and development through play, planned activities

and everyday routines, while developing your knowledge and skills under the

guidance of experienced practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Build positive, caring and respectful relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Help provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support children's personal care needs, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing and mealtimes, where appropriate.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social skills.
• Observe children's interests, development and progress and contribute to appropriate records and assessments.
• Support children's learning through play and encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration.
• Follow the settings safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and behaviour policies.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team and contribute to maintaining a positive environment.
• Assist with maintaining clean, organised and welcoming indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/carers and other professionals as directed by senior staff.
• Attend training and complete all required apprenticeship learning and assessments.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development and respond positively to feedback.

Entry requirements

Essential

• A genuine interest in working with young children and supporting their learning and development.
• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible and punctual.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to complete the required apprenticeship training and qualification.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with children, through employment, volunteering, school placement or childcare.
• An interest in child development, education or early years practice.
• Basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Training to be provided

• Full support from experienced early years practitioners.
• On-the-job training and mentoring.
• Time and support to complete your apprenticeship qualification.
• Opportunities to develop practical childcare and early years skills.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment

Things to consider

Skills required

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Future prospects

Opportunities for continued development and progression within early years education.

Hours per week 38

Working week 4 shifts per week, 7.30am - 6pm

Apprenticeship standard Early years educator (Level 3)

Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom, NE65 9JP