Early Years Apprentice

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

Anlaby East Yorkshire (HU10 7EH)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Level 3 Apprentice to join The Croft at Tranby, an Independent co-educational 2-18 day school. Set within beautiful grounds, The Croft offers a child-centred approach where curiosity, creativity and outdoor learning are at the heart of everything we do.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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United Learning Apprenticeship rates of pay:

Under 19 years old £8.00 per hour

19-20 in first year of Apprenticeship £8.32 per hour.

Aged 21 years and over in first year of Apprenticeship £10.73 per hour.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday (shifts between 07:30-18:00 hrs). Friday, 6 hours 'off the job' training hours.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

You will work alongside our experienced Early Years team to support children aged 2-5 years in a nurturing, inspiring and child-centred environment. You will help create engaging learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, supporting every child to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Main duties will include:

  • Supporting children in their play, learning and daily routines.
  • Helping to plan and deliver exciting learning experiences linked to children's interests.
  • Encouraging communication, language development and positive social interactions.
  • Supporting children's wellbeing, personal development and emotional regulation.
  • Assisting with observations and assessments to monitor children's progress.
  • Promoting independence through child-led exploration and discovery.
  • Supporting outdoor learning, including Forest School and our extensive outdoor provision.
  • Working closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child feels safe, valued and supported.
  • Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are always met.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an outstanding independent school environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Early Years qualification.

Where you'll work

Tranby
Tranby Croft
Anlaby East Yorkshire
HU10 7EH

Training

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

Training provider

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

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 delivered by United Apprenticeships
  • The apprentice will complete training on the job from 12th October 2026, including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences

More training information

You will gain valuable hands-on experience, exceptional mentoring and a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, alongside access to whole-school CPD and excellent career progression opportunities in an independent school community.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Tranby, is a thriving independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 2–18. Set within beautiful grounds, we provide exceptional teaching, outstanding pastoral care and a wealth of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. At The Croft, our child-centred approach nurtures curiosity, creativity and confidence, helping every child to flourish and achieve their full potential within a warm and supportive community.

https://www.tranby.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Salary to be confirmed during interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Educator. This could lead to a permanent position within The Croft or wider Tranby community, with opportunities to progress to Room Lead or Deputy Manager. Tranby actively invests in staff development through ongoing CPD, leadership training and further qualifications, supporting ambitious individuals to build a rewarding long-term career in education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046165.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)