Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

  • Company HOCKLEY COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location B18 7LG
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £14,560.00 per year
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000063644
  • Application Deadline Date 17/11/2026
  • Start Date 01/12/2026
  • Positions Available 2
  • Working Week Nursery opening hours: 7:15am- 6:00pm. Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, all year round position. Start date- ASAP.

Brief Description

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience.

Training to be Provided

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college.

One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Future Prospects

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. 

Opportunity to advance and upskill to Early Years Level 5 following a successful completion of the apprenticeship course with Best Practice Network.

Vacancy Detail

Tasks:

  • Creating a safe environment
  • Communicating with parents
  • Observing and assessing children
  • Maintaining records
  • Attending courses
  • Completing tasks
  • Working with others
  • Following policies

Other Information

What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?

You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Ready to start your adventure?