Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Summary

The Early Years Apprentice will be working with a small team and is responsible for ensuring the well-being and educational needs of preschool children are fulfilled. They will learn to plan activities for children following the Early Years Foundation Stage and record observations and assessments based on knowledge of child development.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Working hours are between 07.30 to 18.00. Work hours / shifts and day off in week to be agreed at time of appointment.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

To learn about child development and use this knowledge in the assessments and observations of children
To learn about and understand the early years foundation stage and plan appropriate activities for children in the setting
To be responsible for recording observations and assessments for a small group of key person children
Under the supervision and guidance of the preschool manager
To develop good relationships with parents and other professionals involved with the children
To assist with the weekly planning of children’s activities following themes and ‘in the moment’ planning
To set up the preschool each morning with suitable toys and equipment.
To tidy up and assist with the cleaning of toys at the end of the day
To attend half-termly staff meetings to discuss any themes, safeguarding and health and safety issues
To attend any relevant training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of working practices

Where you'll work

FILEY CHILDREN CENTRE
PADBURY AVENUE
FILEY
YO14 0BA

Training

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

College or training organisation

CRAVEN COLLEGE

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

A high level of support with monthly tutor visits and taught lessons
Work alongside qualified professionals whilst undertaking on-the-job training
At the end of the course, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification will be awarded
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 / C or above)
Maths (grade 4 / C or above)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The employer will check the criminal record of the successful applicant. This is known as getting an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check because applicants will be working with children. Being physically active and healthy is an advantage in this kind of occupation. The start date is flexible for the right candidate.

About this company

Filey Childcare nursery is situated within Filey Children’s Centre in its own secure grounds. The nursery is purpose-built and architect-designed to be accessible and inclusive to all. They are OFSTED registered and inspected for quality assurance and aim to provide a child-care service of a high standard. Filey Childcare encourage the use of Makaton signing, to assist the spoken word and they offer a lending library for the children to share books at home. The organisation maintains a strong connection to a variety of aspects within the local community including, Filey Lions, Keep Filey Tidy, Filey library, Friends of Filey parks and Filey Fishtive tree

https://www.fileychildcare.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent level 3 position in the preschool when the qualifications and standard is achieved
The apprentice will also attend all relevant training courses in the setting to further develop their knowledge

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CRAVEN COLLEGE

Phil Armitt

parmitt@craven-college.ac.uk

01723588072

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330753.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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