Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

This apprenticeship role supports the care, development, and learning of children aged 0–5 years in an early years setting, while working towards a Level 3 qualification. You'll assist in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum under the guidance of qualified staff.

• To support fellow educators/practitioners in delivering the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.
• To work towards an Early Years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.
• To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager.

Our approach to learning is blended, including both face-face and virtual delivery. Apprentices will meet with a skills coach once a month.