Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

As an apprentice at Stepping Stones Nursery, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. You’ll care for and educate children between the ages of 0-5 years old, ensuring safeguarding processes are being followed and working together with the nursery team.

Please note; This apprenticeship requires you to have a level 2 early years qualification. Your application will not be considered if you do not have this. 

Working week 

Monday to Friday. Daily hours to be confirmed.

Opening hours of the nursery are 7.00am - 6.00pm.

31.5 hours per week total. 

Wage 

£8.00 per hour (national apprenticeship wage) 

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Apprenticeship

Early Years Educator level 3 

Duration: 18 months 

Training provider: LMP Education 

Duties and responsibilities

Learning and Professional Development

• Work towards achieving a recognised Early Years qualification as part of an apprenticeship programme.


• Attend all required training sessions, college days, and assessments.


• Share details of current learning focus and progress with mentor.


• Actively engage in learning opportunities and apply new knowledge into daily practice.


• Seek guidance and feedback from senior staff to support professional growth.


• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and commitment to developing as an early years practitioner.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

• Ensure children are supervised appropriately at all times.
  Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns immediately to a senior member of staff.


• Support daily risk assessments and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment.


• Adhere to health and safety, food hygiene, and welfare requirements in line with the EYFS.


• Handle confidential information appropriately and in line with data protection requirements.

Care and Wellbeing

• Support children with personal care routines, including toileting, hygiene, and mealtimes.


• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.


• Help prepare and maintain resources and play spaces to a high standard.


• Build warm and nurturing relationships with children to support their emotional wellbeing.

Parental Engagement

• Interact with parents and carers in a polite and professional manner.


• Share relevant information with senior staff to ensure effective communication with families.


• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills and Attributes 

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience

Essential Qualifications

Early years educator level 2 qualification

Maths and English at GCSE level.  

About the employer

At Stepping Stones, we understand how important a child’s early years are in shaping their development and future well-being. We’ve designed our nurseries to provide vibrant surroundings together with a safe, caring environment where children enjoy rich learning experiences alongside the highest standards of care.

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