
Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship
- Location
Bradford - Employer
1st Safari - Dracup Lodge Nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£226.00 per week - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Opportunity Details
To assist nursery team in providing a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care
To ensure all daily routines are adhered to and records kept up to date
To assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy nursery room
To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in the nursery
To possess a full understanding of the nursery policy on serious allergies and individual child dietary requirements
To appropriately console children if they get upset
To communicate with parents and other visitors in a calm, friendly and efficient manner
To contribute to and participate in team meetings/team activities
To provide physical support in nursery rooms and to other nurseries as and when needed
To ensure your key work children development records are updated & maintained
To complete the requirements of a modern apprenticeship, within the defined timescales as set at the onset of your training
To have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and plan/observe children in line with it
To attend any training courses/briefing meetings as deemed necessary
To carry out any ad hoc projects or duties as requested by your line manager
To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with company health and safety rules
If you're interested in starting your early years career off, then please apply today!
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
Skills Required
Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management
Patience
Alertness to what is happening around you.
Qualifications Required
Candidates will need relevant childcare awareness with either a Level 2 in childcare or 6 months experience in an early years setting
Training
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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
'¢ 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.
Personal Qualities
Passionate
Responsible
Friendly
Caring
Dedicated
Prospects
Progression to Nursery Practitioner, Room Leader, Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager, and area roles across the group.
Being part of a group allows cross exchange of staff to enhance and further staff development and progression.
Other Information
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Dracup Lodge Nursery 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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
'¢ 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 through Dracup Lodge Nursery's dedicated training provider, Realise.
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