Early Years Educator apprenticeship

THE YELLOW DOOR DAY NURSERY LIMITED

HYDE (SK14 2PU)

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a community that cares about each other and our environment. We will look after you and your professional development, bonuses for 100% attendance, discounted Childcare fees, fantastic training opportunities, and great career progression (our nursery managers are nurtured and grown).

Wage

£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday; between 7:30am - 6:00pm (Shifts to be confirmed).

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 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

Our favourite type of people are happy, outgoing, friendly, funny and imaginative. We need someone who thinks nothing of collecting milk top lids and lollipop sticks ready for the perfect construction project. Has the best snake voice when reading The Gruffalo to a group of mesmerised children.

The ideal person will also have a secret talent in doing all the actions to ‘Grand Old Duke of York’ whilst moving the outdoor play equipment. The successful candidate will also know a great play-dough recipe to help celebrate each one of the seasons.

In return, we have lots of small people who want to share their magical journeys of discovery with you. You will become someone’s new best friend overnight, and your life will be filled with sunshine and giggles.

I won't deny it – we are looking for exceptional people.

Main Tasks include:

  • Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
  • Use play to support children in understanding and encourage healthy life choices
  • Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children are promoted and safeguarded and report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
  • Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
  • Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
  • Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children's outcomes and well-being, including those with disabilities and additional needs
  • Contribute to the planning and organising activities and children's individual experiences which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
  • Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
  • Support the well-being of all children, including those with additional needs and disabilities

Where you'll work

57 HIGH STREET
HYDE
SK14 2PU

Training

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

Training provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification 
  • Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed
  • Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9 - 3 / A* - D)
  • Maths (grade 9 - 3 / A* - D)

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
  • Creative
  • Patience

Other requirements

You will join a community that cares about each other and our environment.  

We will look after you and your professional development, bonuses for 100% attendance, discounted childcare fees, fantastic training opportunities and great career progression (our nursery managers aren’t appointed, they are nurtured and grown. 

Please note that the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard is also available for any applicants with previous experience and a Level 2 qualification. 

About this employer

We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, an approach which highlights, respects and nurtures the magic of children – as they truly are – different, perfect and extraordinary.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression onto further apprenticeship training or a full-time position upon completion of the initial apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021659.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)