Early Years Apprentice

ACTIVEPLAY NURSERIES LTD

SITTINGBOURNE (ME10 2AB)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 January 2026

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Summary

This position is for an apprentice studying towards their level 3 qualification. We are looking for someone with empathy, drive and commitment to complete their studies and contribute to the care and education of children at this nursery.

Wage

£12,480 a year

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The apprentice will be paid £8 per hour.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6.30pm Between 30 and 40 hours per week. Full time apprenticeship.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

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

Joining our staff team of 16, you will need to work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure all tasks are covered, and to learn from those with more experience.

  • You will work with all age groups from 0-4 in order to gain experience with all ages and needs, as well as to get to know all staff members and children
  • Relationships with parents are very important to us and you will be encouraged and supported to carry out handovers, etc.
  • Safeguarding is also extremely important to us and you will receive training in this, as well as first aid, food hygiene and many other areas
  • An enhanced DBS will be sought and references will be taken up before any appointment
  • To be fully committed to the care and education of the children at all times
  • To work cooperatively with, and follow the instructions of, other staff members
  • To be mindful of safeguarding issues at all times and to raise any concerns promptly and according to our policy
  • To remain committed to the apprenticeship studies and ensure that all work is completed and submitted in a timely fashion
  • To engage in any other training as may be provided by the company
  • To maintain confidentiality regarding the children, staff and nursery at all times
  • To read and follow the company’s policies and procedures

Where you'll work

LONDON HOUSE
10-14 HIGH STREET
MILTON REGIS
SITTINGBOURNE
ME10 2AB

Training

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

Training provider

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND 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

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
  • Work based and tutor supported online training
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment
  • https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A* to C or 9 to 4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4 or A* to C)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Childcare or early years (grade A pass grade or equivalent)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Kind and fun nature
  • Plan activities with children
  • Willing to learn
  • Organisational Skills

Other requirements

Experience with young children an advantage but not essential. This job is not just about playing with children! There is a lot to learn and we have high expectations of your behaviour and performance, and your commitment to your studies.

Please note that if you do not have a level 2 childcare or early years qualifcation, but have some significant early years or related work experience, then you may still be considered for this role.

About this employer

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool was established in 2003 and has a good reputation for excellent childcare and development. With a staff of 16 we care for up to 54 children at any session, across different age group rooms in the nursery.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential permanent employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007021.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm)