Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - Anne's House Childcare

MRS A TEMPLEMAN

Bristol (BS3 5PD)

Closes on Monday 10 August 2026

Posted on 8 July 2026


Summary

Anne's House Childcare is a welcoming, Ofsted-rated Good nursery in Bedminster, Bristol. Committed to high-quality early years education, it provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, supported by a dedicated team and strong family partnerships.

Wage

£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, hours to be determined.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 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

As a level 3 apprentice, you will be a key member of the nursery team. Your daily activities may include:

  • Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children
  • Play alongside and with children to support their play
  • Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences
  • Maintaining development records on key children
  • Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes
  • Contributing to and promoting health and safety
  • Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times
  • Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child

Useful Qualities to have

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Patient, and caring
  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults
  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Motivated
  • The ability to work using your own initiative

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Hours will be 30–40 hours. The rate of pay will be £10 for under 21 and £11 for 21 and over.

Where you'll work

14 Bedminster Road
Bristol
BS3 5PD

Training

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

Training provider

ASPIRATION 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

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • On the job training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Creative

Other requirements

Please consider travelling if using public transport.

About this employer

About Anne's House Childcare Anne's House Childcare is a welcoming and nurturing nursery located in Bedminster, Bristol (BS3 5PD), dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and care. The nursery offers a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop confidence through play-based learning and meaningful experiences. Rated Good by Ofsted, Anne's House Childcare is committed to supporting every child's individual development while fostering strong partnerships with families and the local community. The nursery's experienced and caring team works collaboratively to create a positive atmosphere where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. With a child-centred approach at the heart of its practice, Anne's House Childcare focuses on promoting children's social, emotional, physical, and educational development through engaging activities tailored to their interests and developmental stages. The nursery is also dedicated to continuous improvement, investing in staff development and maintaining high standards of care and education. Anne's House Childcare prides itself on its friendly team culture, strong safeguarding practices, and commitment to creating a warm and supportive environment for both children and staff. This makes it an ideal workplace for professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact during the crucial early years of a child's development.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The possibility of full-time employment following the apprenticeship may be available for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Rachael Fletcher

rfletcher@aspirationtraining.com

0152 735 9646

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041356.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 10 August 2026

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