Early Years Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Shine Wraparound Care invites applicants to join as an apprentice Early Years Educator (Level 3) to inspire young learners aged 3+. You will be supported by experienced staff at Shine Sports Ground, gaining hands-on experience while studying with South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

The role includes 30 hours per week with regular training, working across multiple settings, and holidays work as part of the Holiday Club.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and stimulate children's learning through play, creativity, and physical activity.
• Ability to provide care, support, and a secure, stimulating environment for children.
• Ability to organise resources for engaging, high-quality care.
• Willingness to liaise with parents/carers and share constructive feedback about Shine sessions.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development through play, creativity, and sports activities.
• Provide care and support to children in a secure and stimulating environment.
• Organise resources to ensure engaging, high-quality care.

Skills

Motivation

Child engagement

Observation

Communication with parents

Education

Early years educator Level 3

Job description

Step into a role where every day brings the chance to inspire, support, and nurture young learners aged 3+. As part of the Shine team, you’ll spark children’s curiosity through play, creativity, and active learning, while providing the care and stability they need to thrive.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
30 hours a week

Thursday 01 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development through facilitation of play, creative, and sports activities
• Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
• Organise and make imaginative use of resources to ensure engaging, high-quality care
• Liaise and support parent/carers of children by sharing positive and constructive feedback about Shine sessions
• Act as the Key Person for a cohort of children, supporting transitions and monitoring their wellbeing
• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
• Comply with all Ofsted requirements, demonstrating a clear understanding of the Early Years Framework in the context of Shine
• Implement and champion Shine policies and procedures
• Act with integrity, adhering to the safeguarding practices detailed within relevant legislation and policies

Where you’ll work

Shine Sports Ground
Lime Trees Road
Horfield Bristol
BS6 7XW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• This role also includes working during school holidays as part of our Holiday Club provision, ensuring high‑quality care and engaging activities for children throughout the year
• You will be required to work across multiple settings, so you will need to be confident about using public transport, or have access to alternative means of transport consistently

About this company

Shine Wraparound Care is a leading provider of before- and after-school childcare in the South West, specialising in engaging children with active and creative activities.

After this apprenticeship

For apprentices who excel and demonstrate the desirable skills and attributes, there may be the opportunity to step up to a Before/After-School Club Manager position upon completion.