Early Years Educator Apprentice

Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery

SANDBACH (CW11 2UN)

Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in the world of child care. Offering a vibrant working atmosphere with passionate owners this is a great chance to work with children and make a difference. You will receive a Early Years Educator Apprenticeship 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
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed during interview.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 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

Duties include:

  • Assisting with the full care of children i.e. ensuring that their physical needs (food and personal hygiene) are met
  • Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities through/within a stimulating environment
  • To be aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and work alongside others to ensure that this is achieved
  • Assisting with the provision of healthy / nutritional snacks and meals
  • Assisting the Room Supervisor with daily record keeping
  • Observation & assessment of key children, once delegated
  • Administering First Aid, as appropriate
  • Attend / undertake training, as appropriate
  • Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework
  • Work within the settings Policies & Procedures
  • To be coherent with the EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure fully adhered to
  • Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder

Where you'll work

PEAR TREE FARM
BACK LANE
SMALLWOOD
SANDBACH
CW11 2UN

Training

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

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

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

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification 
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills, if required

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Use Common Sense

About this employer

Since July 2004, Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery have been dedicated to providing outstanding childcare to children living in Cheshire East, including those of Sandbach, Alsager and Congleton. Set alongside an idyllic Cheshire working farm in Smallwood and only 2 miles away from Junction 17 of the M6 (Sandbach/Congleton), we pride ourselves in providing children with a unique nursery experience. Our outstanding nursery provides a safe and secure environment with the addition of animals, meadows, and fresh country air. Here at Apples and Pears, we understand the important balance between the health, happiness and education of your child’s early years. Our enthusiastic team are passionate about providing a fun and engaging environment in which your child will thrive.

https://www.applesandpearsnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full-time position at the setting and pathways for continuous professional development may be available for staff with potential of a full-time position and growing responsibilities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016479.

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Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026