Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

EXCELLENCE-SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Barking (IG11 0FJ)

Closes in 12 days (Friday 23 January 2026)

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with young children. The role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in early years childcare while gaining L3 qualification. You will work as part of a supportive team, learning on the job while receiving structured training.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary: £7.55 per hour

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Working days: Monday to Friday (shifts to be confirmed, typically 8:00am - 5:00pm)

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 January 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

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting managers and senior staff with the day-to-day running of the nursery
  • Supervising and supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing at all times
  • Complying with health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures
  • Liaising with and supporting parents and family members in a professional manner
  • Assisting with domestic duties such as preparing snacks and meals and cleaning equipment
  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times where appropriate
  • Working effectively as part of a team and contributing to a positive working environment
  • Attending occasional out-of-hours activities such as training sessions, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and fundraising events
  • Supporting day-to-day operations
  • Working alongside experienced staff
  • Participating in ongoing training and development

Where you'll work

Rivergate Centre
Minter Rd
Barking
IG11 0FJ

Training

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

Training provider

EXCELLENCE-SOLUTIONS 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

During your apprenticeship, you will:

  • Receive regular training and support from Excellence Solutions Limited
  • Complete at least 20% off-the-job training
  • Study the Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • Gain hands-on experience in a real early years working environment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English and Math (grade C and Above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • A genuine interest in childcare and early years education
  • Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills
  • Commitment to providing high-quality childcare
  • Previous experience is preferred but not essential

About this employer

Our partner is a well-established nursery providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in a modern setting with excellent transport links, the nursery offers a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Children benefit from a purpose-built outdoor space and a curriculum that encourages learning through play, exploration, and discovery in both indoor and outdoor environments.

After this apprenticeship

  • Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles
  • You can progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles
  • You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work
  • There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EXCELLENCE-SOLUTIONS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007871.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 23 January 2026)

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