Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  • Company: HORSELL CHILDCARE LIMITED
  • Location: GU21 4NQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000055788
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/12/2026
  • Start Date: 02/12/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: The Nursery is open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm. Working hours will be in between these hours. To be discussed at interview stage. The employer can be somewhat flexible with working hours.

Brief Description

This programme is perfect for those with little or no formal childcare qualifications but a genuine interest in working with children.



  • Gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

  • Learn while working in a real nursery environment

Training to be Provided


  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

  • 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

Why Apply?



  • No course tuition fees

  • Excellent pathway into Early Years teaching

  • Hands-on experience across nursery and school environments

  • Opportunity to build a rewarding career shaping young children’s futures

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

Other Information

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.

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