Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3

SRM ASSOCIATES LIMITED

EDENBRIDGE (TN8 5AL)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join our team and work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to develop their and experience within a supportive nursery environment.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay ranges from £14,560 to £23,132.20

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Days and times to be confirmed - 35 hours per week.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 3 November 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

  • Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and maintain high standards of practice
  • Work with children aged 0-5 years, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing
  • Assist with feeding, nappy changing, toileting and other personal care routines
  • Plan and support engaging activities that encourage children's learning and development
  • Observe, assess and record children's progress and development
  • Support the safeguarding and welfare of all children
  • Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents and carers
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness
  • Work effectively as part of the nursery team
  • Attend team meetings, reviews, training sessions and other relevant events
  • Complete all required apprenticeship work and training alongside your role

Where you'll work

55-57 HIGH STREET
EDENBRIDGE
TN8 5AL

Training

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

Training provider

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

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

Online through Teams whilst at work.

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative

Other requirements

  • A genuine passion for working with young children
  • A positive, caring and professional attitude
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn
  • Denise Mcguire of REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED (provider) for JUST CHILDCARE LIMITED (employer)
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Commitment to completing the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
  • Previous childcare experience is desirable but not essential

About this employer

Our client is a Day Nursery in Edenbridge they are a well-established Early Years setting caring for children from around 3 months through to pre-school age. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children can learn through play, with dedicated rooms for different age groups and provision linked to the seven areas of the EYFS. It also has a strong focus on individual children's development, with facilities including outdoor play areas and freshly prepared meals. The nursery is registered with Ofsted and its 2023 inspection rated the overall quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as

After this apprenticeship

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

Room Leader.

Nursery Manager.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058150.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)