Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator

Little Learners Nursery at East Huntspill Primary School

Highbridge (TA9 3PT)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

You will be actively involved within the Little Learners Preschool at East Huntspill Primary School, providing term time day care to children aged 2-4 and their families.

Wage

£14,452.63 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. 8:45am -3:15pm Term time only. 30-minutes unpaid lunch break

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 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

The Preschool  Apprentice will assist in the development and provision of a safe, stimulating and welcoming programme of activity on a day-to-day basis to meet the children’s developmental, educational and care needs liaising with and forming positive partnerships with parents/carers.

  • Participating in the planning of activities and care for children, ensuring that the children’s learning and developmental needs are met, and that the Preschool provides a warm, welcoming and supportive environment to the children and their families
  • Assist in the preparation and provision of snacks to meet the dietary requirements of the children
  • Contribute to the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and requirements as requested by the Preschool Manager or other Preschool team members
  • Participate in maintaining the resources and equipment as required to ensure smooth and safe running of the Preschool facilities
  • Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports as required
  • Work alongside the Little Learners Preschool staff, EYFS Team, students, work experience and volunteer placements and provide support as required
  • Participate in appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
  • Administer first aid in the event of illness or injury, prioritising and triaging cases based on urgency, and arranging for further medical assistance if required

Where you'll work

East Huntspill School
New Road
East Huntspill
Highbridge
TA9 3PT

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

Fortnightly day release at SS & L.

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • End Point Assessment - Knowledge Test and Professional Discussion
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 (or Level 2 equivalent))
  • Maths (grade 4 (or Level 2 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

About this employer

Primary school setting with a Pre-School Nursery on site.

https://www.easthuntspillprimary.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Healthshield healthcare services and cashback scheme
  • The Platform - wellbeing and discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym and fitness discounts

Disability Confident

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

Qualification and potential roles within the TPLT depending on budgetary restrictions and preschool uptake.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028207.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026