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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Oasis Watermead

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING · LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Location
Barrie Crescent Sheffield
Postcode
S5 8RJ
Salary
£15,392 a year
Duration
1 Year 7 Months
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Early years educator (level 3)
Start date
17 November 2026
Application deadline
9 October 2026
Posted
23 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055076

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work closely with experienced educators to support the development and well-being of children under the age of 5. Our Early Years Educator Apprenticeship programme will give you the necessary skills and confidence to work in a classroom environment within a school. 

  • Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children
  • Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
  • Help monitor and record children’s progress, ensuring every child’s needs are met
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Encourage children’s independence, self-confidence, and curiosity through play-based learning.
  • Maintain the classroom environment, including setting up activities and tidying after sessions
  • Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all children
  •  Meet the children’s physical care routines, e.g. meal and snack times, toilet training and nappy changing, etc. 

Working week

Monday - Friday (Shifts TBC) Term time only!

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4 or above (Level 2)
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4 or above (Level 2)

Training & development

Apprenticeship Details – 19 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider:  LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).

Additional training

No classroom or college days! Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Future prospects

Pass a level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship and progress within the Early Years Sector.

About OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Oasis Academy Watermead is a brand-new purpose built primary academy which opened in September 2014. It is a happy place where learning is fun and exciting. Our curriculum is rich and vibrant taught through cross curricular themes and projects. Developing a love of reading is central to our curriculum design. Working alongside artists, musicians and actors we will develop confidence, learn to sing, visit theatres and follow our dreams. Our team are passionate about achieving the very best for every child.