Early Years Apprenticeship - Harelquin Nursery and Forest School TN4

Best Practice Network Limited; Southborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice in Southborough. You will support children's development, assist with daily routines, and gain a nationally recognized qualification. This role is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about early years education, with an 18-month duration and online training provided. A genuine interest in working with young children is essential.

Benefits

Support from experienced staff

Hands-on experience

Excellent career progression prospects

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with young children is essential.
• Willingness to complete apprenticeship training.
• Desirable to have GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play.
• Help create a caring and stimulating environment.
• Assist with daily routines and personal care.
• Contribute to individual children's progress planning.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice Opportunity

Employer: Harelquin Nursery and Forest School
Location: 136 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN4 0PL
Training Provider: Best practice Network

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, play, and grow? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in early years education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification!

We are working in partnership with Harelquin Nursery and Forest School, a welcoming and supportive early years setting, to recruit a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support children’s learning and development through play and planned activities.
• Help create a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Assist with daily routines, such as meal times, personal care (changing nappies), and outdoor play.
• Contribute to observations and planning for individual children’s progress.
• Work as part of a team to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

What You’ll Gain

• A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• Valuable hands‑on experience in a real early years setting.
• Support and guidance from experienced staff and your dedicated training provider tutor.
• Excellent prospects for progression within the childcare sector.
• Online training delivered by Best Practice Network – no college to attend, all learning completed online.

Entry Requirements

• A genuine interest in working with young children.
• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship training.
• (GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths are desirable, but support can be provided to achieve these if needed.)

Apprenticeship Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday between 7.15am – 6.30pm
• Duration: 18 months

Harlequin provide superior and affordable childcare for children aged 2 – 12 years old in pre‑school, breakfast, after school and holiday clubs based in mid and west Kent. The clubs are open 7.15am – 6.30pm every weekday except bank holidays.

Pre‑school runs from 8:45am to 3pm during term time (funded sessions available). Plus the pre‑school children can attend breakfast after school session.

We provide forest school for holiday club and pre‑school children giving them experiences and skills, plus social interaction that they otherwise miss out by not being in conventional schooling. Harlequin also provide traditional forest school services for local schools and police‑supported specialist forest sessions for adolescents aimed deflecting them away crime.

Please attach your CV to your application as this will be sent to the employer after screening is completed.

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.