Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3

SRM ASSOCIATES LIMITED
EDENBRIDGE (TN8 5AL)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join our team and work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to develop their experience within a supportive nursery environment.

Wage: Competitive
Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: 35 hours a week
Start date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 1 month
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and maintain high standards of practice
• Work with children aged 0-5 years, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing
• Assist with feeding, nappy changing, toileting and other personal care routines
• Plan and support engaging activities that encourage children's learning and development
• Observe, assess and record children's progress and development
• Support the safeguarding and welfare of all children
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team
• Attend team meetings, reviews, training sessions and other relevant events
• Complete all required apprenticeship work and training alongside your role

Where you'll work

55-57 HIGH STREET
EDENBRIDGE TN8 5AL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

Training course: Early years educator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
• Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
• Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
• Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.