Early Years Educator Level 3 apprentice

Early Explorers Childcare

BURTON ON TRENT (DE14 2BP)

Closes in 23 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 June 2026

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Summary

A rare opportunity has become available to join a small family run/orientated niche nursery (Childcare on Domestic Premises). Working in a small team of 5, we provide care for children from the ages of 12-months to age 5 with a small school wrap around provision.

• Wage:

  £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Apprentice wage will be paid for the first year, moving to Gov minimum wage thereafter.

• Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
• Hours: 7.30am to 6pm Monday - Friday.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 3 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 9 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

This role is suited to an individual who is passionate about working with young children and is committed to supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the early years sector and a willingness to continuously develop their knowledge and skills through training, reflection, and new experiences.

They will be open to learning and embracing new challenges, showing resilience and adaptability within a busy and ever-changing environment. A strong team ethic is essential, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality practice and positive outcomes for all children.

The role requires a reliable and committed individual with a strong work ethic and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. They should be proactive, able to use their initiative, and confident in taking responsibility for supporting daily routines and activities within the setting.

A good sense of humour and a warm, approachable nature are important in building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Overall, the candidate should demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering inclusive, high-quality early years practice.

Where you'll work

67 RESERVOIR ROAD
BURTON ON TRENT
DE14 2BP

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE 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

• Early Years Educator Level 3
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this employer

Childcare On Domestic Premises. A family run Small Nursery

Early Explorers in Burton is an Ofsted-registered childminding setting based in the Shobnall area. It provides a safe, nurturing and home-from-home environment where children can learn, play and develop through a range of child-led and adult-supported activities. The setting offers both full and part-time childcare places and supports children’s early learning, development and school readiness through a caring and inclusive approach

 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Our establishment is committed to the continuous professional development of all team members and has a strong track record of supporting staff to grow and progress within their careers. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including:

• Support towards further qualifications - including progression to higher-level and degree-level study for those who wish to advance within the early years or education sector
• Essential training opportunities - such as Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene, ensuring safe and effective practice at all times
• Access to ongoing online learning - through a variety of platforms to support knowledge development, reflective practice, and sector updates
• A structured in-house training programme - combining on-the-job learning with mentoring and coaching to embed skills in practice
• Opportunities to support long-term career aspirations - including guidance and facilitation towards qualifications such as a Degree in Education or other specialist pathways

Overall, we are dedicated to creating a supportive learning culture where practitioners are encouraged to develop their skills, build confidence, and progress within their roles, ultimately enhancing outcomes for children.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Jane Smith

JaneS@totalpeople.co.uk

01616748158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037978.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)