Childcare Apprenticeship - Doncaster

Paskals Day Nursery

6 Farnley RoadDoncaster (DN4 8TS)

Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Paskals Day Nursery are looking for a new Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday (Between 07:30- 17:30)

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 31 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

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards (or completing) a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

You will support the planning and delivery of engaging activities, promote children’s learning and development, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in both the Blossom and Buttercup Rooms
  • Provide high-quality care in line with nursery policies and procedures
  • Help to maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment
  • Support children during meal and snack times, encouraging independence and healthy eating habits
  • Observe, monitor and record children’s development
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
  • Promote inclusive practice and equal opportunities
  • Work as part of a team to ensure ratios are met at all times
  • Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

What We Are Looking For

  • A genuine passion for working with children aged 0-5
  • A caring, patient and positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly team environment
  • Hands-on experience in a small, nurturing nursery setting
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early years

Where you'll work

6 Farnley RoadDoncaster
DN4 8TS

Training

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

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: Helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education.

As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5.

Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 18 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Childcare/Health&Social Care (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative
  • Initative,

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Located on Woodfield Plantation, Paskals Day Nursery- Farnley Road is a home away from home setting for children aged 0-5. Paksals Day Nursery is a 25 place setting, split across two rooms: the Blossom Room for 0-2s and the Buttercup Room for 2-5s. The Blossom Room has 9 spaces daily and operates on a 1 to 3 ratio whilst the Buttercup Room has 16 spaces daily and operates on a 1

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016411.

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Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026

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