Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship – Halley House School

BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST

London (E8 2DJ)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team who is also passionate about early years. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will focus on high quality affordable childcare from 9 months- 5 years of age.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Increases to NMW after 12 months

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Working hours: Monday- Friday 8:15am- 16:00pm. 35 hours per week.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Duration

1 year 7 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

To work as part of the EYFS team, supporting the learning, development, care and wellbeing of pupils at Halley House School. The post holder will work under the guidance of the EYFS Lead, Head of School, SLT and teaching staff. As an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice, the post holder will undertake an appropriate apprenticeship programme and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve the relevant Early Years qualification. They will be supported through training, supervision and practical experience within the EYFS setting.

Overview of Duties:

  • To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils /groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of detailed and specialist skills/knowledge in particular areas
  • To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching and assessment cycle
  • To supervise and lead small groups of children
  • To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school
  • Through reflective practice, support a creative inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices
  • To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning
  • To support the enriched curriculum through After School club provision
  • To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning.
  • To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators who are actively involved in their child’s development
  • To undertake other activities that the management of the school deem reasonable
  • Support children to develop across all areas of learning and development
  • Support learning through play, exploration and adult led activities
  • Develop positive, nurturing relationships with children and respond appropriately to their individual needs
  • Support children's communication and language development through meaningful interactions, modelling language and extending children's vocabulary
  • Support children's personal, social and emotional development and promote independence, confidence and self-esteem
  • Support children's physical development and coordination through appropriate indoor and outdoor activities

Where you'll work

52-58 Arcola Street
London
E8 2DJ

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

  • No classroom college days
  • (All learning is delivered online/ remote)
  • Training Provider:  LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Math (grade 4/C or 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

All post holders at Bellevue Place Education Trust schools are expected to ensure the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful

applicants for people working with children will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this post.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Completion of the Level 3 qualification & potentially a full-time role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Charlie

charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055174.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)