Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

• You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
• Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
• Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
• You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
• Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served, and medication administered
• Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
• Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are always met

Training

• Early Years Educator Level 3
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
• Candidates are not required to attend college
• You will  receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks

After the apprenticeship

Why Apply?

• No course tuition fees
• Excellent pathway into Early Years teaching
• Hands-on experience across nursery and school environments
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career shaping young children’s futures

Things to consider

Right to Work & Residency Requirements
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date. We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.