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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Gateway
Sherwood Green Nursery Limited
43 Thackeray Road (BD10 0JR)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Summary
Sherwood Green Nursery Gateway is a welcoming, child-centred setting dedicated to providing high-quality care and early education. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop. We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated early years apprentice to join our supportive team.
Wage
£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels
Hours
Monday - Friday, from 30-40 hours a week, shifts to be discussed at offer stage.
36 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Duration
1 year 2 months
Positions available
2
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
As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards your qualification, supported by experienced practitioners every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the daily care, learning, and development of children in line with the EYFS
- Help plan and deliver fun, engaging activities to support children’s learning
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Assist with meal times, personal care routines, and promoting independence
- Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
- Observe children and contribute to learning journeys and assessments
- Support children’s emotional wellbeing and encourage positive behaviour
- Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety
- Work as part of a team and participate in training sessions and meetings
- Develop knowledge and skills while completing apprenticeship coursework
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship
- Company uniform
- Staff incentives and recognition
- Discounted childcare
- Free meals during shifts
- Paid holidays
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Clear career progression opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career in early years education with a supportive nursery that values growth and development.
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Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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.
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Training schedule
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in: English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Friendly
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
About this employer
Sherwood Green in Bradford is committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education across both locations. We are passionate and firm believers in providing a safe, stimulating environment to holistically support each child to achieve, thrive, and exceed their expectations.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
Successful apprentices may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Early Years Practitioner role upon completion. We also offer continued professional development and support to gain further childcare qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Mohammad Ali
Email: Mohammad.Ali@realisetraining.com
Phone: 0333 444 3973
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057733.
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Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
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