Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

  • Company: BISHOPS STORTFORD MENCAP
  • Location: CM23 3JX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £14,560.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000023281
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
  • Start Date: 01/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am- 3.30pm, 9am- 3.00pm shifts

Brief Description

Join our nursery apprentice team, ensuring a safe environment for all. Foster partnerships with parents for children's growth. Execute tasks under guidance while meeting academic apprenticeship demands.

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

  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed - details will be made available at a later date

Future Prospects


  • Upon completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, we may be able to offer the Level 5 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail


  • Ensure the nursery maintains a safe environment for children, staff, and visitors

  • Develop strong partnerships with parents/carers to enhance involvement in children's development

  • Execute delegated tasks under the guidance of Deputy Manager/Nursery Manager

  • Fulfil all academic requirements of the apprenticeship program

  • Create a nurturing and stimulating indoor and outdoor educational environment

  • Deliver an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements

  • Adhere to nursery policies and procedures, including child protection protocols

  • Provide activities aligned with early learning outcomes for individual progress

  • Act as a key person and maintain accurate records

  • Communicate effectively with parents/carers, sharing nursery curriculum updates and children's progress

  • Collaborate with senior management on self-evaluation and improvement plans

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed to support nursery aims and objectives

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