Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship

Leeds, LS16 8EX

Ref: VAC-01965

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £1,120.00 per month

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/03/2026

Start Date: 06/04/2026

Working Week: Monday to Friday 24 - 28 hours per week

Company: Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual to join our team as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and looking to build a career within early years.

Key responsibilities will include the supervision of children to ensure they are safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong awareness of safeguarding procedures, always prioritising the wellbeing and protection of the children in our care.

You will work closely with other team members to support planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and development. This includes assisting with creative play, structured learning tasks, and outdoor activities, ensuring all children are included and supported.

The role also involves helping to maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment through light cleaning and general tidying duties, ensuring the setting remains welcoming and compliant with health and safety standards.

This position would suit someone enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications required

Maths and English grades 3 and above desired

Personal qualities

Patience – Young children learn and develop at different rates and often need repeated guidance.
Warmth and empathy – Being nurturing, caring, and emotionally responsive helps children feel safe and secure.
Good communication skills – Ability to speak clearly with children, parents, and colleagues, and to listen effectively.
Reliability and responsibility – Being dependable and consistent is crucial in childcare.
Observant and attentive – Noticing changes in behaviour, development, or wellbeing."

Skills required

Communication Skills
Teamwork
Time management

Future Prospects

Potential full time opportunity following the completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

Onsite ‘first come’ parking
DBS required

Training 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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Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship