Early Years Educator Apprenticeship in Bradford at Sherwood Green Nursery

Salary£16,640 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationBradford
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes6 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts9 Nov 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration1 Year 4 Months

Job description

Summary

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Sherwood Green Nursery Gateway – BD10 0JR are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship you will complete an Early Years Educator level 3.

What you will do at work

  • Following appropriate policies, procedures and systems ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met
  • To become involved in children’s activities to stimulate and extend their learning
  • To demonstrate sensitivity toward children and families within the facility
  • Assisting in the admission and induction of new children
  • Assisting in the maintenance of all necessary records to meet internal, E.Y.D.C.P and Ofsted requirements
  • To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices
  • To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters
  • To participate in training and meetings as requested by the management team
  • Performing any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the management team

Training

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)
  • Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • Training and training location to be confirmed

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE English Language (Grade C/4+) – desired
  • GCSE Math (Grade C/4+) – desired

About this employer

Sherwood Green Nursery is a unique provision, dedicated to offering exceptional learning experiences for those aged one month to five years.

We are committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education and are striving to become the number one leading Early Years provider in the UK. We are passionate and firm believers in providing a safe, stimulating environment to holistically support each child to achieve, thrive, and exceed their expectations.

The site at Ravenscliffe Gateways Community Centre has an array of exciting features – including a mini adventure playground, wooden stepping stones, and a music station.

In the outdoor area there are raised garden beds where children can engage in supervised planting activities. This outdoor area is not only a place for play but also for hands-on learning about nature and sustainability.

After this apprenticeship

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualifications.

Employer

Sherwood Green Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Eden Training Solutions
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
We are open from 7.30am - 4.00pm, shifts to be confirmed. Position is term time only.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

43 Thackeray Road
Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber
BD10 0JR
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