Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

GEMS NURSERY LTD

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE15 6NJ)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 October 2026

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Summary

Join Gems Nursery as an Early Years Apprentice and gain hands-on experience supporting children's learning and development. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you'll achieve a recognised Level 3 qualification while building the skills needed for a rewarding career in early years education.

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Term-time only (TTO). Part-time options may be available, with flexible hours of 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 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 the planning and delivery of engaging activities that promote children's learning and development
  • Observe, monitor and record children's progress and achievements
  • Provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
  • Support children's personal, social and emotional development through play and daily routines
  • Assist with children's personal care, including toileting, hygiene and meal times
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times
  • Help prepare learning resources and maintain clean, organised learning area
  • Participate in team meetings, training and professional development activities
  • Work as a key person, supporting children's individual needs and well-being under guidance from experienced practitioners

Where you'll work

46 WESTFIELD ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE15 6NJ

Training

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

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK 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

Training will be delivered by Best Practice Network through a combination of workplace learning, online sessions and regular reviews with an experienced tutor. The apprentice will complete training activities during paid working hours, with dedicated off-the-job training time throughout the programme. Training will primarily take place in the nursery, with remote learning and coaching sessions scheduled regularly throughout the apprenticeship.

More training information

Best Practice Network is an established apprenticeship training provider, delivering high-quality programmes with dedicated tutor support throughout the apprenticeship. Training is delivered through a blended approach, combining workplace learning, online activities and regular progress reviews. Apprentices will receive ongoing guidance from both their employer and training provider to support their successful completion of the programme.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and be willing to complete all apprenticeship training and coursework requirements.

About this employer

Nestled in the heart of the community, our nursery provides a nurturing and vibrant environment where young minds flourish. With a focus on holistic development, we combine structured learning with play, ensuring that every child discovers the joy of learning at their own pace. Surrounded by verdant greenery and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, our dedicated team of educators is committed to fostering creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love for knowledge in our little ones. Join us and watch your child’s potential unfold in this haven of growth and discovery.

https://gemsnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a career in early years education, with opportunities to progress into roles such as Early Years Educator, Room Leader, Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager. Further training and professional development opportunities may also be available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Alice Pollington

recruitment@bestpracticenet.co.uk

0117 920 9200

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060383.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)