Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice Opportunity

  • Company: GOLDENSPARKS LEARNING LIMITE
  • Location: E16 1XE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020927
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
  • Start Date: 02/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 4
  • Working Week: We are open full-time from 8:30am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

Brief Description

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, play, and grow? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in early years education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification!

Training to be Provided


  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification


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

Future Prospects

What You’ll Gain:



  • 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. After the Level 3, you can go on to a Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship once you are in a leadership role (room lead, third in charge, deputy manager)

Vacancy Detail

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

A genuine interest in working with young children. Commitment to completing your apprenticeship training. (GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths are desirable, but support can be provided to achieve these if needed.)


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 a regulated activity relevant to children. 

Ready to start your adventure?