Early Years Apprentice

DAISY CHAINS PRE SCHOOL

OLDHAM (OL8 3HX)

Closes on Sunday 22 November 2026

Posted on 12 October 2026

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Summary

Join Daisy Chains Pre-School as an Early Years Apprentice and start your childcare career. Gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning and development while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. A fantastic opportunity to earn, learn and grow within a supportive team.

Wage

£14,144 to £22,471.28, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The apprentice will be paid the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage at £8.00 per hour for the first 12 months. Following this, their pay will increase to the National Minimum Wage, currently £12.71 per hour, subject to age-related minimum wage requirements.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:20pm with 40 minutes unpaid lunch break each day. Working hours may vary slightly to meet the needs of the pre-school.

34 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 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

  • Support the care, learning and development of children aged 2-5 years in a welcoming pre-school environment
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that promote children's curiosity, creativity and independence
  • Assist with setting up and maintaining engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces
  • Support children's personal, social and emotional development through play-based learning
  • Observe children's progress and contribute to learning journeys and development records
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers, providing updates on children's achievements
  • Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing in line with nursery policies and procedures
  • Encourage children's independence during daily routines, including snack times, personal care and tidy-up activities
  • Work closely with experienced practitioners to provide a high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework
  • Attend team meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship workshops to develop professional knowledge and skills

Where you'll work

923 ASHTON ROAD
OLDHAM
OL8 3HX

Training

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

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK 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

  • The successful apprentice will complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with Best Practice Network
  • Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and online sessions
  • Dedicated off-the-job training time will be provided throughout the apprenticeship
  • Regular reviews and support will be provided by a Best Practice Network tutor
  • Functional Skills training in English and maths will be included where required
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

More training information

Training will be delivered by Best Practice Network, an experienced national apprenticeship training provider. The programme is structured around regular tutor support, progress reviews and online learning, alongside practical experience gained within the setting. Apprentices will receive ongoing guidance throughout their programme to help them successfully achieve their qualification and End-Point Assessment.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Other requirements

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times. Applicants should be reliable, punctual and committed to completing the apprenticeship programme.

About this employer

Daisy Chains Pre-School is a charity-run pre-school in Oldham providing care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. We are committed to creating a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and develop through high-quality early years experiences.

Our experienced team is passionate about supporting children's individual learning and development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. We value strong relationships with children and families and are committed to ongoing staff training and professional development

https://daisychainspreschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a supportive and welcoming working environment, ongoing training and development, dedicated mentoring throughout the apprenticeship, and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification with Best Practice Network. Successful apprentices may also have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the setting.

After this apprenticeship

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

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Early Years Educator role within the setting. The skills and experience gained can also support future career progression into senior practitioner, room leader or other early years positions, alongside further professional development and qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Alice Pollington

recruitment@bestpracticenet.co.uk

0117 920 9200

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058573.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 22 November 2026