Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

  • Company: CHRISTCHURCH PLAYGROUP
  • Location: CHELTENHAM, GL50 2JH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,644.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000030877
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm term time only.

Brief Description

You must be caring, enthusiastic, eager to learn new things, not afraid to get messy, be willing to sing with the children (even if you can’t sing - don’t worry, we can’t!) & want to work within a small friendly team.  We welcome informal visits. A passion for working in early years is essential.

Training to be Provided


  • Early Years Educator Standard Level 3

  • Training is delivered in the workplace

Future Prospects


  • This is initially a fixed term contract for 2 years, with the potential of extension depending on the needs of the setting

Vacancy Detail

Your duties will include: 



  • Helping set up and tidy up

  • Playing and interacting with the children

  • Helping prepare snacks

  • Be responsible for 1 - 2 key children record keeping

  • Planning activities for the children 1 - 2 times a week  

Other Information


  • You will have needed to have completed an Early Years Level 2 qualification or have experience within an Early Years setting 

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