Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Becket Primary School

Derby City Council

Derby (DE22 3QB)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 May 2026

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Summary

To support teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while undertaking training towards a recognised Early Years Educator qualification. The post
holder will develop knowledge, skills and experience through practical work in school under the supervision of qualified staff.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 15:45

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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 for Teaching and Learning

  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive learning opportunities
  • Support children’s learning through play, exploration and structured activities
  • Work with individual pupils and small groups to support their development
  • Help children to understand instructions and promote independent learning
  • Contribute to observations and records of children’s progress

Support for Pupils:

  • Build positive relationships with children to support their wellbeing and development
  • Support children’s social, emotional and communication skills
  • Assist with behaviour management using supportive strategies such as emotion coaching
  • Help children with personal care, including dressing, hygiene and mealtimes where appropriate
  • Promote inclusion for all children, including those with SEND

Support for the Learning Environment:

  • Prepare and organise learning resources and activities
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and stimulating classroom environment
  • Support the set-up and clearing away of activities

Professional Development:

  • Work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  • Attend training sessions and complete coursework as required
  • Take responsibility for own learning and development
  • Respond positively to feedback and guidance from mentors and staff

General Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Follow school policies, including safeguarding, behaviour and health & safety
  • Promote the values and ethos of Becket Primary School

Where you'll work

Becket Primary School
Monk Street
Derby
DE22 3QB

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9))

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

Other requirements

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

We are a small, inclusive one form entry primary school in the heart of Derby City. We keep our children and families at the heart of every decision we make, and believe that every child can reach their full potential no matter their starting points.

https://www.becket.derby.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Higher level early years apprenticeship available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Emily

emily.archer@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032821.

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Closes in 30 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)