Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Company: PEPPERBERRY DAY NURSERIES LTD
  • Location: WILMSLOW, SK9 5EL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-1000345365
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 11/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm (rota will be agreed in advance).

Brief Description

Working as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting, safeguarding children and health and safety etc. Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children. You will receive a level 3 qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation

  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Future Prospects


  • Room Leader

  • Team Leader

  • Section Leader

  • Eary Years Lead Practitioner Level 5

Vacancy Detail


  • To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting

  • To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc.

  • Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children

  • To work towards gaining a standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification held

  • Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures

  • To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

  • To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending

  • With support and guidance of qualified staff create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning with support and guidance of qualified room staff ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders

  • To liaise and engage with parents who access the Nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings

  • Key Person role: To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions 

Other Information

You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for this position. You will need to be patient and have empathy to do this role and have a passion to develop children's learning. Be able to commit to the hours and length of the apprenticeship.

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