Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Company: CECE'S RAINBOW KIDS LTD
  • Location: Kent, ME16 8SF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000016746
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/04/2026
  • Start Date: 02/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday between 6.45am - 6.45pm

Brief Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early years qualification while getting hands-on experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Training to be Provided


  • A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

  • Valuable hands-on experience in a real early years setting

  • Support and guidance from experienced staff and your dedicated training provider tutor

  • Excellent prospects for progression within the childcare sector

  • Online training delivered by Best Practice Network - no college to attend, all learning completed online

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Future Prospects


  • Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO

  • Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings, including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out-of-school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities

Vacancy Detail

What You’ll Be Doing? - As an apprentice, you will: 



  • Support children’s learning and development through play and planned activities

  • Help create a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment

  • Assist with daily routines, such as mealtimes, personal care (changing nappies), and outdoor play

  • Contribute to observations and planning for individual children’s progress

  • Work as part of a team to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported

Other Information

Safeguarding Statement - This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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