Apprentice Early Years Educator

The Tots Team in Leeds is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our nursery team as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

You will work alongside experienced practitioners to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a qualified Early Years Educator, helping children reach their full potential through play-based learning and positive interactions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-5 years
• Assist in planning and implementing engaging activities that support children's learning and development
• Promote children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing
  Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress in line with nursery procedures
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, and self-esteem
• Ensure all activities are inclusive and meet the needs of individual children
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's personal care routines, including toileting, changing, feeding, and hygiene practices
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare procedures at all times
• Assist with preparing resources and learning materials
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and apprenticeship workshops
• Complete coursework and assignments required for the Level 3 qualification within agreed timescales
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the values and standards of The Tots Team