Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator
CORNERSTONE NURSERIES LTD · Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery, Thorncliffe Park Estate, Newton Chambers Road, Sheffield, S35 2PH · National Minimum Wage for apprentices
Closing date: 30 Oct 2026
An opportunity to apply for an early year's childcare apprenticeship, to start a career in childcare and various career progression roots and further training upon completion.
The role: Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members Ensuring each child's individual needs are met Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered
Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills
Additional training: Early years educator (Level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
After the apprenticeship: By completing the Early Years Level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare A possible permanent position as an Early Years Level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of the apprenticeship
Working week: Monday to Friday Shift patterns 7.00am- 6.00pm 30+ hours a week
Pay information: £16,640 a year
Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Apprenticeship level: 3
Hours per week: 40
Positions available: 1
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Expected start: 2 November 2026
Skills: Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience
Qualification: Essential · GCSE · Maths and English · 4
Qualification: Desired · Early Years practitioner · Early Years · level 2
Qualification: Desired · Functional Skills · Maths and English · Level 2
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