Apprentice Early Years Educator Ref. TV33925

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Walsall is looking for an Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator. This role focuses on nurturing and educating young children. Responsibilities include planning the early years curriculum, observing children's progress, and supporting their development, particularly for those with complex SEND needs. The position offers a robust training framework and a supportive environment, ideal for those passionate about early childhood education.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths skills competency required.
• Able to work with a variety of complex SEND needs.
• Must have an interest in child development.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and educate young children.
• Plan and implement early years curriculum.
• Observe and assess children’s learning.

Skills

Care and compassion

Teamwork

Support for pupils with complex SEND needs

Positive work ethic

Interest in child development

Patience and sense of humour

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator

‘Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe’

Location

Old Hall– The Nest, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8SY

Accountable to: Head of School and Assistant Head teachers

Contract: Apprenticeship period – 18 months

32.5 hours a week, term time only

Salary

The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice from April 2025 is £7.55 an hour. Apprentices will be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over after completing their first year. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship.

GCSE English and Maths skills competency required: GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent is preferred but not essential. If you do not have the relevant grades you will be required to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills.

• Have care and compassion
• Can work as part of a team
• Committed to help and support pupils from all backgrounds with a variety of complex SEND needs
• Have a positive work ethic and motivation to succeed
• Have an interest in child development and knowledge of the EYFS
• Have patience and a good sense of humour

… we would like to meet you.

The Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship is designed for individuals pursuing a career in early childhood education, focusing on nurturing and educating young children. You will work in a classroom supported by an experienced team whilst completing the qualification.

What you will learn:

• Child development theories and practices
• Planning and implementing early years curriculum
• Observing and assessing children’s learning
• Partnership working with parents and caregivers
• Promoting inclusive practices in early years settings

More information on the qualification can be found here www.junipertraining.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Level-3-Early-Years-Educator.pdf

Due to continued growth of the school, we wish to appoint a kind, caring, flexible and hardworking individual to join our dedicated team at our new school in Darlaston. The Nest is a specialist provision for our EYFS children who have a variety of complex SEND needs.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

Closing Date

Monday 12th January 2026 – 12 noon

Interviews

January 2026

Start date

As soon as possible

Application

Please return a completed application form and covering letter to [e-mail]. Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time.

Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Juniper is an innovative and flexible skills provider with over 35 years’ experience delivering youth and adult programmes. We have held an ESFA contract for many years and are immensely proud of our Apprenticeship offer, Traineeships and Study Programme. We have established active links with hundreds of employers and are graded as excellent on the Apprenticeship Service website.