LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER APPRENTICE

EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION TRAINING GROUP LTD

Bromley (BR1 5QW)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 January 2026

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Summary

This Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience supporting children aged 0–5 while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Earn while you learn in a supportive setting, develop essential childcare skills, and build a rewarding career in early years education.

• Wage:

  £15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  Pay is reviewed annually, with a pay increase awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship as the apprentice progresses into a qualified Early Years Practitioner role.;

• Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
• Hours: Nursery apprentices typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one paid day for off-the-job training. Working hours TBC

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 26 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 months

• Positions available:

  3

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

The apprentice will support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Duties include:

• Assisting with daily routines
• Planning and delivering play-based activities
• Observing and recording children’s progress
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and following safeguarding and health and safety procedures

Where you'll work

5 Oakridge Road
Bromley
BR1 5QW

Training

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

Training provider

EAST ESSEX VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

Training will be delivered by EEV Training, with one day per week allocated to off-the-job training. This training will take place through a mix of online learning and in-person sessions, as agreed between the employer and EEV Training. Any required travel for in-person training will be confirmed in advance.

Off-the-job training will include tutor-led sessions, workshops, assignments, and guided learning to support the development of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for the role. The apprentice will receive regular reviews, feedback, and ongoing support from EEV Training.

More training information

EEV Training is an experienced and supportive apprenticeship training provider specialising in early years education. They are committed to helping apprentices succeed by delivering high-quality training that is practical, engaging, and tailored to the needs of both learners and employers.

The training programme is structured to support steady progress throughout the apprenticeship and includes a blend of online learning and in-person sessions, alongside workplace learning. Apprentices will benefit from clear learning plans, regular tutor contact, and structured progress reviews to ensure they remain on track.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and suitable references. The apprentice must have the right to work in the UK and be suitable to work with children, in line with safeguarding and early years requirements.

About this employer

Our nursery is a welcoming, well-run early years setting committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and place a strong emphasis on learning through play, inclusion, and positive relationships. Our experienced and supportive team works closely together to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are also committed to staff development, offering high-quality training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for career progression within a positive and caring workplace.

Company benefits

Benefits include a fully funded apprenticeship, paid training time, supportive mentoring, career progression, and a positive team environment.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice is expected to progress into a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner role. With experience and further training, there may be opportunities to progress to senior practitioner, room leader, or management roles within early years education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST ESSEX VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006604.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 11:59pm)