Early Years Apprentice (Level 3)

THE GRANGE PRE SCHOOL

READING (RG30 3HD)

Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026

Posted on 8 October 2025

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Summary

Enrolment onto the Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). The opportunity to gain valuable childcare experience, working with children aged 3–4 years in a nursery setting. 20% ‘off the job’ learning time. Regular training with a local provider. An assigned assessor who will complete regular progress reviews.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
This is a fixed term, full-time/part-time position, working term time only. Exact working days and hours TBC.

30 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 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 activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom
  • Work with individuals and groups to support their learning
  • Provide for the general welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care of children
  • Perform organisational and administrative tasks to support the running of the school day
  • Be self-motivated and liaise with members of staff throughout the school, working effectively as a member of the team
  • Prepare and clear away materials and assist with displays and general classroom organisation and productions
  • Attend educational visits supporting the students’ learning and may have the opportunity to attend residential visits
  • Share children’s learning through updating Tapestry, report writing and meeting with parents

Where you'll work

UNITED REFORM CHURCH
CIRCUIT LANE
SOUTHCOTE
READING
RG30 3HD

Training

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

Training provider

CHILTERN TRAINING 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 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
  • Training will take place at Chiltern Training in Reading Town Centre, 5th Floor, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR 
  • Lessons are once a month face to face
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Childcare (grade Level 2)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Flexible
  • Proactive
  • Verbal and Written skills
  • Upbeat and caring approach

About this employer

he Grange Pre-school, Southcote was founded in 1967 and believes that every child deserves a high quality of care and education; we are dedicated to the care and development of your child. We encourage the children to learn through play and by having fun. We are a parent led Pre-school. This means that the parents/carers on the management committee lead the Pre-school. The parents/carers elect a chair person, a treasurer, secretary and committee members who jointly make the decisions and are responsible to Ofsted. It means the Pre-school belongs to the people who use it! We are registered with Ofsted, members of the Early Years Alliance and a registered charity. Our aim is to support you and your child by providing a safe, happy and caring environment where your child will grow in confidence and knowledge.

https://www.thegrangepre-school.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

As an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification, you play a crucial role in the development and education of children from birth to five years old.

This role involves creating and implementing learning activities, monitoring children’s progress, and ensuring their safety and well-being.

You will be working closely with children, parents, and other professionals to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Job Opportunities:

  • Nursery Practitioner
  • Room Leader
  • Nursery Manager
  • Early Childhood Education Consultant
  • Family Support Worker
  • Hospital Play Worker

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345627.

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Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026

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