Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Cliffe House Day Nurseries

  • Company: CLIFFE HOUSE DAY NURSERIES LTD
  • Location: Horsforth, LS18 4SZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000041253
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/08/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 3
  • Working Week: 40 hours across 5 days – Monday to Friday (34 hours in role in the nursery rooms and 6 hours of study time/off the job hours – exact shifts to be confirmed).

Brief Description

Would you love the opportunity to work for an award-winning nursery group, to be immersed in the magic of children's play? The position is full time, you will EARN AS YOU LEARN, completing your apprenticeship at nursery with our in-house, face-to-face early years tutors, with no need for college. Progression from level 2. 

Training to be Provided


  • All training will take place at the nursery, at your place of work

  • This will be delivered to you face-to-face, with your own dedicated tutor, whether one-to-one or in small groups with other students. Group sizes are a max of 4 students

  • Your coaching sessions happen once a month or more often if needed. The training is unique and tailored to your learning needs. We come to you!

  • The training schedule is unique to each student to meet your individual needs

  • Support is always here; this is something we pride ourselves on and the consistency of the same tutor throughout your course

Future Prospects

This can lead to a career as a head of room/senior practitioner, deputy or nursery manager, as well as many other early years roles. 

Vacancy Detail


  • Create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills

  • Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified practitioner

  • Support all their daily needs from helping them at mealtimes, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too

  • Teach them through a range of play types both indoors and outdoors, as well as taking them on outings to enhance their cultural experiences

Ready to start your adventure?