Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
EARLY LEARNERS NURSERY (ST HELENS) LTD · Chester, CH2 3PA
- Salary
- £12,480 a year
- Level
- Level 3
- Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Training provider
- CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
About the role
The Apprentice Early Years Educator will work as part of the nursery team to provide a safe, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years. Under the guidance of experienced early years practitioners, the apprentice will support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. They will help to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational experiences based on children’s interests and individual needs. Key responsibilities include supporting children’s learning through play, completing observations, supporting physical care routines, encouraging children’s communication and social development, building positive relationships, preparing learning environments, following policies, and completing apprenticeship work. This is an active and physically demanding role that requires personal care duties and work at floor level. Applicants must be able to work varied shifts. Employment is subject to satisfactory references, eligibility checks, and an enhanced DBS check. Progression opportunities include a permanent qualified Nursery Nurse position or roles such as Key Person, Room Leader, or Nursery Manager.
Entry requirements
- GCSE English: 4 (Essential), GCSE Mathematics: 4 (Essential), Level 2 Early Years: 4 (Essential), Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Willingness to learn, Basic literacy skills, Basic numeracy skills, Basic digital skills, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to follow safeguarding, Engaging approach to learning
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