Lv3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Seesaw Nursery CV12 8JD

SEE-SAW NURSERY LTD

BEDWORTH (CV12 8JD)

Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026

Posted on 26 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an apprentice to join our team. An apprentice will work directly in the nursery rooms with a mixed age range of 0-5 year old children. We are looking for someone who is passionate about children and wants to help and support children in their learning.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 38 hours per week. Shifts and hours to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 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

  • A perfect candidate will be a team player and will be felxible to go into different rooms when needed
  • To ensure that all children attending the nursery receive high-quality care and development in line with the EYFS
  • To organise resources for nursery activities and experiences
  • To assist in the growth of all children's developmental progression
  • To establish a daily schedule in the nursery
  • At all times, maintain a high level of cleanliness and good housekeeping in the nursery
  • To have a thorough understanding of all of the Nursery's rules and procedures, and to make sure that they are followed and respected at all times

Where you'll work

KING STREET
BEDWORTH
CV12 8JD

Training

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

Training provider

EDEN TRAINING 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Safe Guarding in:

Safe Guarding (grade ideally have some knowledge)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You will need to be signed up to the DBS update service.

About this employer

Here at SeeSaw Nursery we are committed to providing high-quality childcare that nurtures children’s growth and development through engaging, play-based learning. Our experienced and fully qualified staff understand the importance of creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where every child can flourish. From the Baby Room to our vibrant Pre-School Room, we tailor activities to suit different ages, encouraging curiosity and exploration at each stage. We collaborate closely with parents, recognising the essential role you play in your child’s learning journey, ensuring your child is happy, secure, and reaching their full potential.

Our structured approach to childcare caters to children from six weeks to four years old, with dedicated spaces and resources for each developmental stage. The Baby Room is designed for nurturing the youngest children with stimulating activities in a safe and gentle setting. As your child grows, the Toddler Room fosters exploration and social interaction, encouraging key skills through age-appropriate activities. In the Pre-School Room, we prepare children for their next educational step with engaging, play-based learning that supports their growing independence and confidence. Our approach blends structured learning with free play, allowing children to learn through experience.

http://www.seesawnurserybabyandtoddler.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

After completing your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity for ongoing employment within the nursery and to be looking to go onto a higher level qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Leanne Johnson

leannejohnson@eden-ts.com

01924 907343

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039505.

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Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026