Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 - Caterpillars Preschool

Best Practice Network; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is offering a full-time Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Caterpillars Preschool. This role involves working directly with young children, helping them learn and develop while you gain a qualification in early years education. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and have strong interpersonal skills. The position requires on-site work in Brighton, with specific hours during term time. Salary starts at £7.55 per hour, increasing after the apprenticeship period.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children aged 18 months to 3 years.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful relationships with children, team, and parents.
• Attend training to gain an early year's qualification.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ambition to gain early years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 - Caterpillars Preschool

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: £7.55 per hour
• Additional salary information: Apprentice Wage for the first year, and minimum wage thereafter.
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 25 December 2025
• Location: BN1 9EN
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Best Practice Network Limited
• Job type: Apprenticeship

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Working week details

40 hours
Monday - Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm term time only.

Location

12 Kenwards, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 9EN

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, apprentices, and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Requirement

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting the role.

Convictions

Applicants must declare any unspent convictions at the application stage. Please note that having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of the offence(s).

About Us

We care for children from 18 months to 3 years when they can transfer to the nursery class in the school. We also offer wraparound care before and after school for children in the nursery class.

Our opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm term time only.