Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3
- Location
Reading, - Employer
Bees and Knees Childcare and Preschool - Provider
Realise - Wages
£16640 per annum - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Monday, October 20, 2025
Opportunity Details
During your apprenticeship you will be required to;
To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.
Rewards and Benefits*:
Staff welfare ethos
Stamp cards
Bike to work scheme
Childcare discount
Development opportunities
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Monday, October 20, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
Skills Required
'¢Confident building relationships at all levels
'¢Understanding of confidentiality
'¢Awareness of Safeguarding
'¢Can work to guidelines and policies
'¢Uses initiative
Qualifications Required
We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual with excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English. The ideal candidate will have a calm, approachable nature and be confident in using their initiative.
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
'¢Enthusiastic
'¢Team player
'¢Caring
Prospects
You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you're working ensures career progression.
Other Information
Please note: We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working our nurseries. If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process
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