Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Little Tree Day Nursery

LITTLE TREE DAY NURSERY LTD

WEST MIDLANDS (DY3 3EJ)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team, with a key focus on planning and delivering engaging activities that support the physical, cognitive, and social development of children. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating environment, while building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if you are over 19 years old. 

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, exact working times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 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

  • Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote the physical, cognitive, and social development of the children
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating environment at all times
  • Help establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Be willing to complete a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification to become a qualified and valued member of the team
  • To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with safeguarding, child protection and whistle-blowing policies
  • To understand child to staff ratio’s and ensure that these are maintained at all times
  • To reflect on practices and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
  • To lead observations and the for the children and lead activities followed by observations for the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively - including sharing information for when needed to get the children the appropriate level of support if needed
  • To develop genuine bonds with key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities

Where you'll work

SCOUT HUT
COTWALL END ROAD
LOWER GORNAL
WEST MIDLANDS
DY3 3EJ

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

  • You will work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification across a total duration of 18 months!
  • Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
  • All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
  • An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

About this employer

Here at Little tree Day Nursery, we are a small independent nursery setting who pride ourselves on our friendly and welcoming ethos. Due to continued growth we are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality care and education for children in our nursery and will be tasked with supporting the baby & Toddlers in their day-to-day activities. We require our staff member to help provide a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in the importance of play-based learning and providing a safe and supportive space for children to explore and develop their skills.

After this apprenticeship

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

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Higher-level early years qualification available. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062463.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)