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Early Years Educator Apprentice
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Apprenticeship Level 3
Apply by: 11/08/2026
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About The Role
On-the-job training as an Early Years Educator Apprentice, supporting the children between ages 0 to 5 years old
If you are a qualified Early Years Practitioner with a Level 2 qualification this would be your next level in progression to be Qualified as an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification
Supports and delivers care and education for young children (0-5), participating in activities like crafts, music, and outdoor play, helping with personal care (feeding, changing), observing children's development, maintaining a safe environment, building parent partnerships, and completing academic coursework alongside practical training to meet EYFS standards
Would be required to pass an enhanced DBS check
Be patient and understanding for the needs of children
Be committed to completing the apprenticeship with a passion and vision for a career in Early Years
Fully Qualified Early Years Educator
Could then progress to be a room leader
Can also do early years level 5, if wanted to be a manager
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About The Training
On-the-job training, you will be taught by your manager and other qualified early years staff within the setting
Monthly online virtual masterclasses with the training provider and other students doing the same qualification
About The Employer
We are celebrating 26 years of childcare with Ofsted grade OUTSTANIDNG, we opened in 1999, and can accommodate 120 children across 6 age and stage appropriate base rooms. Our nursery and pre school is situated in the village of Wath Upon Dearne, close to Dearne Valley College and Call Centres, and borders the towns of Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. It is set in spacious grounds and surrounded by open fields and countryside, our nursery gardens are often referred to as “a stimulating outdoor classroom”.
Our staff pride themselves on their excellent relationships with children, parents and carers. We are constantly updating our qualifications and skills to keep abreast of the changing legislation. We are also proud to announce we have been awarded the National standards Quality Mark, the inspector commented on: “the ethos of setting centres around providing high quality practice, provision and environments for the children.”
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The nursery achieved Outstanding in our 2023 Ofsted Inspection. Ofsted report: DEARNE VALLEY OFSTED REPORT 2023
We work towards the Healthy Foundation Award; this is a framework which promotes children’s health and wellbeing both within the setting and at home. We are committed to providing nutritious meals for children, supporting their oral health, physical development through exercise rest and sleep and helping them to manage their behaviour and independence. We work closely with parents to develop this and value their input and support in this programme.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Course/Training
Early years educator (level 3)
Apply by: 11/08/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
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