Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking for the next step in your childcare career? You will be working as part of a team responsible for delivering and maintaining consistently high standards of care and education for children between the ages of 3 months-5 years.

Wage

£12,584 a year

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Annual

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

32 hours per week, over 4 days, days & hours to be discussed at interview

32 hours a week

Start date

Friday 11 July 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities will include:

To support the Childcare Practitioners and all other members of staff to facilitate appropriate activities and experiences, suitable for children’s individual stages of learning and development
To support all other team members in maintaining a safe, secure, healthy and hygienic working environment (including an awareness of any dietary and health requirements)
To work as part of a team, supporting all other staff members with the day to day running of the nursery
To demonstrate initiative in the workplace environment
To have regard for the nurseries Inclusion and Equality Policy and uphold the values of this in everyday practise
To be aware of health and safety implications within the workplace, such as the safe storage of toys and equipment and to report all accidents and incidents accordingly
Upholding confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of this position
All information relating to staff, children and their families must remain confidential
You will be expected to develop and maintain good relationships with children and families of the nursery, to enhance continuity of care and effective communication of information
You will be expected to attend monthly staff meetings for one hour within your contracted work time
Staff meetings will be held at nursery
This will be an opportunity to inform team members of any relevant information regarding your key children and to participate in sharing thoughts and ideas for the benefit of the children
Undertake staff development training where identified and as appropriate
Undertake other duties required as requested by the Senior Childcare Practitioner, Deputy Manager or Manager
Understand and gain an ability to observe children
Outings
Read stories
Support children’s routines
Cleaning the environment

Where you'll work

The Elms
Chichester Road
Selsey
West Sussex
PO20 0NL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
On the job training and mentoring with experienced colleagues

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4)
English (grade 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Warm and engaging nature
Reliable
Self-Motivated
Have a Professional Manner
Nurturing Nature
Adaptable
Displays Compassion
Enthusiastic
Creative Thinker
Displays Patience
Team Player
Good Communication Skills
Discreet Confidentiality

Other requirements

This is a 21-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.

About this company

Our nursery opened in November 2009 in a beautiful detached house on Chichester Road, Selsey. We are a well established early years setting, dedicated to providing every child the best start in their early years education and to supporting families every step of the way. Your child’s happiness and enjoyment is one of our fundamental priorities. We provide a safe, secure, caring and fun environment to enable opportunities for growth and development through play. We have five well equipped bright and spacious play areas. We have an extensive, secure garden for the children to enjoy throughout the year Our qualified and experienced team put the needs of children and their families at the heart of everything we do.

After this apprenticeship

Paediatric First Aid, Food hygiene & Safe Guarding training will be arranged for you to attend as soon as possible
The setting Manager &/or the Room lead will suggest specific training that they believe will benefit you
Regular Supervision meetings are held throughout the year, providing an opportunity to discuss training needs
The setting manager ensures an ‘open door’ policy, encouraging you to suggest any training you wish to undertake

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