Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Company: TRINITY PLAYCENTRE LTD
  • Location: Dagenham, RM10 9RL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000037066
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/08/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 3
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts between 8:30am - 4.00pm. The employer can be flexible and consider more or less working hours. Please state this in your screening form after applying.

Brief Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an Early Years qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Training to be Provided


  • 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.

Future Prospects

Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.


Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities.

Vacancy Detail


  • 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.

Ready to start your adventure?