Excellent Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

NEW BEGINNINGS BURSLEM LTD

Stoke on Trent (ST4 7EZ)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2026

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Summary

An Early Years Educator (Level 3) apprenticeship involves working in a childcare setting (nurseries, schools) for 12–24 months, combining practical, hands-on experience with academic study to gain a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
The working week will be between the hours of 07.30am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday and will be 40 hours per week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 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

You will plan and run education, play activities with children under five years old, and make sure they're safe and happy. It's a joyful and rewarding job where apprentices will get to see children learn and grow thanks to their support.

Where you'll work

2 Harris St ST 4 7 EZ
Stoke on Trent
ST4 7EZ

Training

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

Training provider

JUNIPER 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 train on the job and monthly online virtual masterclasses through the training provider.

More training information

You will attend a monthly masterclass which is interactive, virtual online with the skills coach who works for the training provider

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • You must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check, no unspent convictions.
  • Able to be patient with the children at all times.
  • Must be able to commt to the 18 month apprenticeship and hours of work.

About this employer

  • Situated in the heart of the charming village of Penkhull, this setting offers a homely, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish through play, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences.

    Our nursery is set within a delightful character building that blends warmth, comfort, and functionality. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll find bright, well-resourced rooms designed to meet the developmental needs of babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers alike. Each space is thoughtfully arranged to promote independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

    New Beginnings at Penkhull also enjoys a fantastic location with access to local green spaces, giving children the opportunity to experience the benefits of outdoor play and fresh air as part of their daily routine. Whether it’s a nature walk, outdoor story time, or a mini-adventure in the garden, we make the most of our surroundings to bring learning to life beyond the classroom walls.

https://newbeginnings-nurseries.co.uk/stoke-on-trent-penkhull/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Qualified Early Years Educator
  • Room Leader

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011872.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)