Level 2 or 3 Apprentice Early Years Practitioner / Educator
MR S W & MRS S M EVANS , Sandbach, Cheshire East
Level 2 or 3 Apprentice Early Years Practitioner / Educator
£16,640 a year
MR S W & MRS S M EVANS , Sandbach, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 day ago, 5 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 18-08-2026 (In 12 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Sandbach, Cheshire East
Full Job Description
Introduction
The candidate would work in different base rooms, to experience different age ranges. But they would eventually be based in a room permanently with an age range they prefer. They would undertake their level 2 or 3 qualification, and we would support by providing mentoring, study time during work hours and study at home.
About the Employer
Since July 2004, Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery have been dedicated to providing outstanding childcare to children living in Cheshire East, including those of Sandbach, Alsager and CongletonWhat You'll Do
The apprentice will complete a full induction and mandatory training and once deemed confident and competent will be expected:
- To follow the policies and procedures of the setting
- Complete nappy changes
- Support safe sleep *Create a safe environment
- Check resources and environment
- Ensure the environment is clean
- Support the children to eat safely
- Develop understanding of the EYFS and development matters
- Have strong interactions with the children
- Work as a team
- Communicate effectively
- Observe, plan, assess and review using the family app
- Create inviting environments inside and outside
Training Outcome
If the apprentice completes training, they will be encouraged to study further. They can take on extra roles and responsibilities, like 'Well being Officer, SEN support as 1:1, and after experience could apply for a supervisor's role. The running of a large nursery changes consistently as staff may take maternity, change working hours etc.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Early years educator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: We have different shifts. If under 18 work hours are 08:30-17:30 with an hour's unpaid break.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Number of Positions Available: 3
Training Provider: TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED