Early Years Educator Apprentice

Summary

Start your childcare career at Pegasus Childcare in Osgodby, near Market Rasen! Join our friendly team in a village nursery, supporting children as they learn through play, creativity and outdoor adventures. Gain real experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Shift pattern to be confirmed. Operating hours: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.30pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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 0–5 in a warm and nurturing environment
Assist in planning and delivering fun, engaging activities that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Encourage learning through play, including creative tasks, outdoor adventures, music, stories, and messy play
Help set up, tidy and maintain safe and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning spaces
Promote children’s personal, social and emotional development, encouraging confidence and independence
Build positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues
Support inclusive practice by recognising and responding to the individual needs of each child
Observe and record children’s progress to contribute to planning and support learning outcomes
Join in with community activities, local outings and events that enhance the children’s experiences
Take part in training, team meetings and reflective practice to support your own development and complete your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Where you'll work

MAIN STREET
OSGODBY
MARKET RASEN
LINCOLNSHIRE
LN8 3TA

Training

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

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Your 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.

Your training plan

This Apprenticeship is delivered wholly in the workplace, the successful candidate will not need to attend any weekly sessions at the Grimsby Institute unless Maths or English is required as part of the Apprenticeship.

More training information

Level 3 Early Years Educator Standard
A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
Functional skills in Maths and English*if applicable

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team

About this company

Pegasus Childcare is a small, charity-run nursery located in the heart of Osgodby, near Market Rasen. We provide a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment where children aged 0 to 5 can grow, explore and thrive. Our passionate and highly experienced team is dedicated to delivering high-quality early years education, following the EYFS framework and placing each child’s wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong community links and the rich, hands-on learning experiences we offer, including outdoor adventures, creative play and local visits. At Pegasus, we value curiosity, kindness and teamwork and we’re excited to support the next generation of early years professionals through apprenticeships. Our staff team are skilled, dedicated and experienced and will provide excellent mentoring and support to our new apprentice.

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After this apprenticeship

Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

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