Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship in Knottingley at Little Acorns Nursery

Salary£16,640 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationKnottingley
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes8 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts9 Nov 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration1 Year 4 Months

Job description

Summary

We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Early Years Apprentice who is ready to develop their skills.

You will work closely with qualified practitioners, support children’s learning and begin developing key-worker skills as part of your training.

What you will do at work

What you’ll do at work:

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

Training

  • The apprenticeship will be completed at the nursery
  • No college or training centre

Requirements and skills

Skills

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

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (C/4+) – desired
  • GCSE Maths (C/4+) – desired

About this employer

Little Acorns Nursery Ltd is situated in the grounds of De Lacy Academy. The premises were opened in 2003. 
Children are accommodated in a purpose-built Nursery, which is situated in a quiet corner of the grounds with its own car park. A security fence, alarm and Facial Recognition system ensures safe and secure surroundings for all users.  

After this apprenticeship

  • Further employment is available at this setting subject to the completion of the apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Employer

Little Acorns Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Eden Training Solutions
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday- Friday, up 40 hours per week. £8.00 per hour. Shifts to be confirmed.

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

Location

DELACY ACADEMY
MIDDLE LANE
Knottingley, Yorkshire and The Humber
WF11 0BZ
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