Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Location: Highwood Nursery, Hampshire (SO427ZE)
Closing Date: 28 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on: 8 October 2026

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting childcare career. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and caring individual to provide high-quality Early Years learning and education whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of children.

• Wage: £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. The salary will be increased 12 months after the start date of the apprenticeship programme, with the payment adjusted according to the apprentice's age group.
• Training Course: Early years educator (level 3)
• Hours: Variable shifts- To be discussed further. 37 hours a week
• Start Date: Monday 9 November 2026
• Duration: 1 year 6 months
• 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

• Ensure all EYFS regulations are followed while supporting a high-quality, inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds and developmental stages
• Follow nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and legislation, sharing responsibility for safeguarding and child welfare
• Support planning and delivery of appropriate continuous provision, resources, and records in line with government guidance and children’s individual needs
• Uphold the nursery’s high standards and professional reputation at all times
• Ensure volunteers, students, and apprentices feel welcomed, valued, and fully included in the staff team
• Identify and engage in training and professional development to work toward a relevant qualification during the fixed-term contract
• Work collaboratively on daily operations, maintaining a safe, secure, and clean environment, and remain flexible across all areas of Highwood
• Assist with meal and snack preparation, ensuring regulatory compliance and consideration of individual dietary needs
• Communicate effectively with parents and encourage their involvement in nursery life and their child’s care
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information
• Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required

Training

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

Training Provider: ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING 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.
• 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.