Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Highwood Nursery

Hampshire (SO427ZE)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting childcare career. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and caring individual to provide high-quality Early Years learning and education whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of children.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The salary will be increased 12 months after the start date of the apprenticeship programme, with the payment adjusted according to the apprentice's age group.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Variable shifts - To be discussed further

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 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

  • Ensure all EYFS regulations are followed while supporting a high-quality, inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds and developmental stages
  • Follow nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and legislation, sharing responsibility for safeguarding and child welfare
  • Support planning and delivery of appropriate continuous provision, resources, and records in line with government guidance and children’s individual needs
  • Uphold the nursery’s high standards and professional reputation at all times
  • Ensure volunteers, students, and apprentices feel welcomed, valued, and fully included in the staff team
  • Identify and engage in training and professional development to work toward a relevant qualification during the fixed-term contract
  • Work collaboratively on daily operations, maintaining a safe, secure, and clean environment, and remain flexible across all areas of Highwood
  • Assist with meal and snack preparation, ensuring regulatory compliance and consideration of individual dietary needs
  • Communicate effectively with parents and encourage their involvement in nursery life and their child’s care
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all information
  • Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required

Where you'll work

Lyndhurst Road
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO427ZE

Training

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

Training provider

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

ASA Training Ltd offers flexible online training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.

All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.

Key Features:

  • Year-round enrolment
  • Diploma in Early Years Educator Level 3
  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
  • 20% off-the-job training
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

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

Other requirements

You must be willing to undergo a DBS check. 

You must be willing to complete a Brockenhurst College application form as part of a safer recruitment process. 

About this employer

At Highwood we pride ourselves on providing quality childcare for children aged three months to five years. Each room, from Bunnies to Owls, has been carefully planned, giving children a choice of free-flow-play and opportunities to learn through exploration.

Our children are encouraged to develop their individuality and self-confidence through our Highwood curriculum as they explore a wide range of activities. Our ‘in the moment’ planning is a child-centred approach that enables children to grow, learn, explore and progress through play at their own pace.

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Company benefits

  • Pension 
  • Free use of the gym
  • Onsite parking 
  • Employee discounts

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Programme, individuals are well-positioned to pursue a range of rewarding career pathways within the early years and education sector.

This qualification not only provides a strong foundation in child development, safeguarding, and early education practices but also opens the door to further training and specialisation. Excellent opportunities for career progression include roles such as Room Leader, Nursery Supervisor, Deputy Manager, or Nursery Manager.

With additional experience and qualifications, individuals may also progress into roles such as Early Years Teacher, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), or move into related fields such as childcare consultancy, family support work, or education welfare.

For those seeking further academic development, there is also the option to undertake a Level 5 qualification, Foundation Degree, or a full BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, which can lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or other specialist roles in the education sector.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014021.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)