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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Barney Bears Nursery Barking (IG11 9LR)
Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Summary
Being an apprentice at NextStep Training means earning while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognised qualifications. You'll receive expert training, personalised support, and a clear pathway to career progression. Enjoy discounted travel, exclusive discounts at over 350 retailers and reduced council tax.
- Wage: £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- Training: Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35 hours a week
- Start Date: Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration: 1 year 4 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
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Promote learning through play in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework
- Create a safe and stimulating environment
- Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning spaces
- Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times
- Observe and monitor children's progress
- Record observations and contribute to assessments and development plans
- Share relevant information with senior staff and parents as needed
- Promote positive behaviour and social skills
- Encourage kindness, sharing, and respectful behaviour
- Use positive reinforcement and model appropriate conduct
- Assist with daily routines
- Support children during mealtimes, toileting, dressing, and nap times
- Help establish consistent routines for comfort and stability
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Communicate effectively with team members, children, and families
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and follow data protection policies
- Follow nursery/setting policies and procedures
- Adhere to guidelines for safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity
- Support in ensuring the setting meets regulatory and quality standards
Where you'll work 60 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LR
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider NEXTSTEP TRAINING 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.
- 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
- As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role.
- Part of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities.
- Training is delivered either online or in person at our training centre in Hackney, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
- You'll be supported by experienced tutors and assessors throughout your apprenticeship, ensuring you stay on track and successfully complete your qualification.
- Training will include a paediatric first aid qualification.
Requirements
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in: English/Functional (grade G4)
- Maths/Functional (grade G4)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Based in London
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in the Early Years sector.
Potential Roles
- Senior Practitioner or Room Leader
- Deputy Nursery Manager
- Nursery Manager
Advanced Qualifications
- Level 4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner
- Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
Further Progression
- Moving into school-based roles such as Teaching Assistant or SEND Support
- Becoming a Trainer, Assessor, or Mentor for apprentices
- Pursuing a Foundation Degree or BA in Early Childhood Studies, leading towards Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is: NEXTSTEP TRAINING LIMITED Rayyan Rayyan@Nextsteptrainingltd.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058554.
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Closes in 20 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
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