Apprentice Early Years Educator – Stepping Stones Day Nursery-Manchester, M41 9FJ

STEPPING STONES NURSERIES LIMITED

Manchester (M41 9FJ)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to progress to your level 3 childcare qualification while also gaining valuable job experience. Various duties, such as activities with the children and ensuring their safety, will be completed throughout this apprenticeship.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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the successful candidate the wage will be reviewed at regular intervals

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
You will work 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, covering the opening times of the setting. The opening times are between 07.00 and 18.30 and shifts allocated on a rota basis. These will be discussed at interview.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

  • To ensure that all children attending the nursery receive high-quality care and development in line with the EYFS.
  • To organise resources for nursery activities and experiences.
  • To assist in the growth of all children's developmental progression.
  • To establish a daily schedule in the nursery.
  • At all times, maintain a high level of cleanliness and good housekeeping in the nursery.
  • To have a thorough understanding of all of the Nursery's rules and procedures, and to make sure that they are followed and respected at all times.

Where you'll work

99 Church Road
Urmston
Manchester
M41 9FJ

Training

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

Training provider

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS 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 qualification.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR).
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English/Maths (grade Grade 4 And Above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

The lovely converted Victorian house of Stepping Stones Urmston opened it’s doors in 2008, and is just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. The nursery was awarded Good by Ofsted in 2018. We cater for children from six weeks to five years in a warm, homely environment with the resources to create stimulating surroundings where our dedicated team can help your child develop. Our vast outdoor space is divided into different age ranges and easily accessed from all rooms, with under 2’s having their own decking area which encourages them to explore and have fun. We always have a good mix of ages and divide our spaces into separate areas for the different age groups. Various sessions, ranging from physical activities to Spanish lessons are offered, giving endless opportunities for learning and development.

https://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/nursery/urmston/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

For the successful candidate there is the opportunity to be offered ongoing employment and progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Mr Matthew Travis

matthew.travis@eden-ts.com

01924 982876

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047983.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)