Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Tasks:
- Creating a safe environment
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and assessing children
- Maintaining records
- Attending courses
- Completing tasks
- Working with others
- Following policies
Working week
Nursery opening hours: 7:15am- 6:00pm Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, All Year Round position. Start Date- ASAP
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college.
One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Opportunity to advance and upskill to Early Years Level 5 following a successful completion of the apprenticeship course with Best Practice Network.
Things to consider
What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?
You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
About HOCKLEY COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY LTD
We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a safe, loving and enriching environment. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through play-based experiences that foster creativity, curiosity and confidence. We believe in the power of community, collaboration and connection and strive to empower our children, families and team members to thrive together.