Early Year Educator - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Introduction

Are you passionate about building a career working with children?

Lara Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. Gain a recognised qualification while earning and developing valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing, nature-focused learning environment.

About the Employer

At Lara Nursery, we're on a mission to cultivate a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and boundless dreaming in every child.
We believe in providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and dream big, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.

We want to change the way Early Years education is delivered through employing career driven Early Years Practitioners who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family, ready for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

What You'll Do

• Supporting children through their daily learning, play, and care routines
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
• Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence, and confidence
• Supporting outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based activities
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Assisting with the induction of new children and helping them settle into nursery life
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children
• Promoting children's emotional wellbeing, health, and development
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times
• Supporting record keeping and documentation to meet nursery and regulatory requirements
• Participating in training, team meetings, and continuous professional development opportunities

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in Early Years. On successful completion, you may secure a permanent role as a Level 3 Early Years Educator and progress into positions such as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or other leadership roles as you gain experience. There are also opportunities to continue your professional development through higher-level Early Years qualifications and further training.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: The setting is open 7.30am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday, 38 hours per week over 4 days, shifts will be on a rota basis.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.