Early Years Educator Apprentice
Early Years Educator Apprentice
Meols, Wirral, CH47 8XA
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice Early Years Educator, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child. Your responsibilities will include:Planning and delivering both child-initiated and adult-led play activities that support each child’s individual needs, interests, and stage of development.
Providing engaging experiences that promote children’s numeracy, literacy, and language development.
Acting as a key person, helping children feel safe, secure, and valued through strong relationships and emotional support.
Carrying out observations and using them effectively to understand and respond to the changing needs of your key children, planning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Supporting daily care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, feeding, and handwashing with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Working in partnership with parents, colleagues, children, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
Promoting children’s welfare, well-being, and safety, and reporting any safeguarding concerns to the designated person.
Taking an active role in continuous professional development, both during the apprenticeship programme and beyond.
Supporting children through important transitions, such as starting school or welcoming a new sibling.
Engaging fully with your apprenticeship — completing tasks on time, meeting assessment deadlines, and working closely with your dedicated mentor to develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
Working in a non-discriminatory and inclusive way to ensure all children have equal access to learning and opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
A caring, motivated individual with a genuine interest in early years education.
Someone eager to learn, able to follow guidance, and comfortable working as part of a team.
Good communication skills and a positive, nurturing attitude.
What We Offer
A supportive team environment where you can learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience.
Full guidance from qualified Early Years Educators and a dedicated mentor.
The opportunity to work toward a recognised Early Years Apprenticeship qualification.
A chance to make a real difference in young children’s lives every day.
Qualifications required
- Must have a level 2 childcare qualification or 12 months experience of working in an early years setting with children
Personal qualities
- Passionate
- Empathetic
- Kind
- Caring
- Dedicated
Skills required
- Self-motivation
- Good communication skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Time management
Future Prospects
At the end of the apprenticeship you will be a highly trained early years educator. Depending on the setting in which you work you could progress onto becoming a room leader or taking on additional specialisms such as special educational needs co-ordinator or the designated safeguarding leadOther Information
You will be required to undertake an enhanced dbs check as part of the employers safer recruitment processTraining to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
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