Level 3 Apprentice Practitioner
HATCHELL WOOD PRE-SCHOOL
About the Role
<p>Join Hatchell Wood Preschool as a Level 3 Apprentice Practitioner, supporting children’s learning in a warm, caring setting. You’ll grow your skills, work closely with families, and help create a safe, inspiring environment while building a rewarding future in early years.</p>
- Work in line with EYFS and preschool policies
- Create a safe, caring, stimulating learning environment indoors & outdoors
- Act as a key person for a small group of children
- Build strong relationships with parents/carers
- Identify and report safeguarding concerns
- Support and teach children through play and planned activities
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Maintain confidential information at all times
- Write clear reports and keep accurate records
- Work with external agencies when required
- Support self-evaluation and improvement of the preschool
- Carry out any reasonable duties to support preschool aims
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Childcare qualification or above
- Level 3 Safeguarding Certificate
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Experience:
- At least 12 months working in an early years setting
- Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
- Higher roles within early years settings, such as room leader, senior practitioner, or nursery manager
- Continuing career development in related roles like nursery nurse or childminder
About the Training
The Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship develops skilled professionals who support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing from birth to age five across settings like nurseries, preschools, and reception classes. Apprentices complete a mix of e-learning, one-to-one coaching, employer-led training, projects, masterclasses, and functional skills in English and maths (if needed), while building a portfolio of evidence and passing a knowledge test. The programme offers clear progression routes, including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner and higher roles within early years education.
About the Employer
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive community where every child enjoys learning and is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a broad, supportive curriculum and outdoor learning focus, children grow academically, socially and emotionally in a caring environment built on respect, confidence and shared values.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED
Course/Training
Early years educator (level 3)