Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 - St Johns Fisher Catholic Nursery

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

As an apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience working within the nursery environment while completing structured online learning to develop your knowledge and understanding of child development, safeguarding, and early years practice. Throughout the course you will be supported by our experienced mentors and assessors, and upon successful completion, you will achieve a recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

What you’ll do at work

• Provide high-quality care and early years education to children aged 0-5.
• Support children’s development through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Work closely with the team to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure that children are safe, and their well-being is always a priority.
• Promote and encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional development.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Support with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changes, and nap times.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Monday - Friday. 8AM - 3.20PM. Term time only. 6 hours of online training to be included in the working week.

Start Date - September 2026