Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our nursery team. This role is perfect for someone looking to start a rewarding career in childcare while gaining a recognised Early Years Educator qualification. Working alongside experienced practitioners, supporting children’s learning and development through play.
What you will do at work
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will support the daily running of the nursery and help provide high-quality care and education for children.
Duties will include:
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities
- Assisting with planning and delivering engaging learning experiences
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
- Assisting with mealtimes, routines and personal care as appropriate
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies at all times
- Observing and recording children’s progress
- Working effectively as part of the nursery team
The purpose of this role is to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a qualified Early Years Educator.
Training
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
The programme offers a blended learning approach including:
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
- Online learning modules
- Virtual classroom sessions
- Workplace observations
- Portfolio building and assignments
- Regular progress reviews
- Candidates are not required to attend college. Off-the-job training will be completed during paid working hours in line with apprenticeship requirements
You will receive regular support from your apprenticeship tutor through scheduled reviews and workplace visits.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
Jennie’s Little Leaps is a warm, home-based childcare setting in Maidstone, Kent, providing a safe, nurturing environment for young children to learn, play, and grow. Jennie offers personalised care with a strong focus on early learning, development, and fun activities, supporting children to build confidence and reach their full potential in their early years.
After this apprenticeship
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.
Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities.
Things to consider
Appointment to this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance
- 2 suitable references
- Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
- Successful completion of all pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines for childcare settings