Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

Gloucestershire, GL7 6BQ

Ref: VAC-01115

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £460.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/01/2026

Start Date: 09/02/2026

Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Gooseberry Bush, our dedicated team of childcare professionals works hard to provide every child with opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge during their time with us. We are currently seeking a Level 3 Apprentice to join our team. The role involves planning and organising engaging activities, supervising and observing children aged 0 to 5, supporting their independence and social development, and inspiring them to explore the world around them. Responsibilities also include fostering positive relationships, meeting care needs such as feeding and changing nappies, and maintaining a clean, stimulating learning environment. In return, we offer staff lunches, a 25% discount on childcare fees, enrolment in Paycare's Level 1 Health Cash Plan after probation, and financial bonuses upon completion of the Level 3 qualification and its anniversary. Additional benefits include company events, pension scheme, discounted or free food, employee mentoring, flexitime, free on-site parking, and a health and wellbeing programme. We are also closed over the Christmas period.

Qualifications required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal qualities

Passion for Early Years education and childcare.
A can-do attitude.
Ability to commit for 12–18 months of training and assessments
Drive for continued development.

Skills required

Some knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Good communication skills.
Commitment to working effectively with young children and families

Future Prospects

Room Lead, Senior Lead, Management

Other Information

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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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice