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Early Years Educator Apprentice
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An exciting opportunity to join an early years setting as an Early Years Educator Apprentice. You’ll support children aged 0 - 5 while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, gaining hands-on experience and skills for a long-term career in childcare.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Build positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Help create a safe, warm, and engaging learning environment
- Support children’s development through play and structured activities
- Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, personal care, and rest times
- Observe and contribute to children’s learning records
- Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive behaviour in line with EYFS principles.
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning in the workplace and off-the-job training provided by our training partner.
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- Off-the-job training will take place remotely/online, with tutor-led sessions, learning activities, and workplace observations delivered on a bi-weekly basis
- Training will be scheduled alongside normal working hours
- The full training plan and schedule will be agreed with the apprentice and employer at the start of the programme
This apprenticeship combines workplace learning with specialist training delivered by a training provider.
You will study towards:
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification
- Understanding child development and learning
- Supporting inclusive and child-centred practice
- Health, safety, and wellbeing in early years
- Planning and facilitating enriching learning experiences
- Professional practice and reflection
You will also complete other required elements such as safeguarding and may complete English and maths functional skills if needed.
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Level 2 Certificate in Early Years in: Early Years (grade Pass) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a childcare provider offering services between 0-5 year olds.
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
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Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and you will be equipped with the skills and experience to work confidently in early years settings.
- There may also be opportunities for continued employment, career progression, or further study.
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