Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
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Company: STEPPING STONES NURSERIES LIMITED
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Location: Warrington, WA4 6LG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000038810
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Application Deadline Date: 13/07/2026
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Start Date: 15/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. Daily hours to be confirmed. Opening hours of the nursery are 7.00am - 6.00pm.
Brief Description
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. You’ll care for and educate children between the ages of 0-5 years old, ensuring safeguarding processes are being followed and working together with the nursery team.
Training to be Provided
- Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship standard
- 20% off the job training
- Tutor support via online platform
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Future Prospects
- Permanent role will be considered on completion of the apprenticeship
- Level 5 apprenticeship in Early Years available
Vacancy Detail
Learning and Professional Development:
- Work towards achieving a recognised Early Years qualification as part of an apprenticeship programme
- Attend all required training sessions, college days, and assessments
- Share details of current learning focus and progress with mentor
- Actively engage in learning opportunities and apply new knowledge into daily practice
- Seek guidance and feedback from senior staff to support professional growth
- Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and commitment to developing as an early years practitioner
Health, Safety and Safeguarding:
- Ensure children are supervised appropriately at all times
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns immediately to a senior member of staff
- Support daily risk assessments and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment
- Adhere to health and safety, food hygiene, and welfare requirements in line with the EYFS
- Handle confidential information appropriately and in line with data protection requirements
Care and Wellbeing:
- Support children with personal care routines, including toileting, hygiene, and mealtimes
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence
- Help prepare and maintain resources and play spaces to a high standard
- Build warm and nurturing relationships with children to support their emotional wellbeing
Parental Engagement:
- Interact with parents and carers in a polite and professional manner
- Share relevant information with senior staff to ensure effective communication with families
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note; you must have a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification to be eligible for this role.