Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  • Company: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
  • Location: Wednesbury, WS10 0ED
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020183
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
  • Start Date: 30/03/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm. You will work 37.5 hours per week, to be agreed based on a staffing timetable. Will study time for your apprenticeship planned out and timetabled.

Brief Description

  • Working with children from birth to 5 years, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing in early years settings.
  • You’ll achieve a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, which is widely respected across the childcare sector.

Training to be Provided


  • Training will take place on the job at the nursery setting and masterclasses through the training provider virtually online. 

Future Prospects


  • Room Leader.

  • Team Leader.

  • Qualified Early years educator can be counted in ratio.

Vacancy Detail


  • Support the planning and delivery of activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

  • Assist with observing children and recording their progress.

  • Help create a safe, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment.

  • Provide high‑quality care, including feeding, toileting, and personal care.

  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

  • Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns to the

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead.

  • Maintain hygiene and safety standards, including cleaning and risk checking areas.

  • Support children’s independence, communication, and social development.

  • Help set up and tidy away resources, equipment, and learning areas.

  • Contribute to daily routines such as mealtimes, sleep times, and transitions.

  • Use positive behaviour strategies to support children’s emotional wellbeing.

  • Attend training, staff meetings, and complete apprenticeship tasks and portfolio work.

Ready to start your adventure?