Early Years Educator Level-3 Apprenticeship

Millcraft Systems Inc.; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Treasures Nursery & Pre-School in Grays (RM20 3HD) is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Early Years apprentice to work in a small setting with a supportive team of practitioners. The role is full-time and involves working closely with the room leader to learn all areas of childcare and education for nursery-aged children.

You will participate in college attendance, on-the-job training, DBS checks, and progress toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, with Realise as the

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 and above is desirable.
• Strong teamwork and reliability required.
• Ability to follow guidance and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Attend training provider meetings and complete assignments on time.
• Attend team meetings and share ideas with the team.
• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
• Assist with meeting personal, social and emotional needs of children.
• Provide adult interaction with children in the nursery.
• Attend training relevant to the role and as deemed appropriate by the manager.

Skills

Trustworthy

Team collaboration

Engage with children

Quick learner

Report writing willingness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade 3+)

Job description

Grays, RM20 3HD

Ref: VAC-02254

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/09/2026

Start Date: 05/10/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday

Company: Little Treasures Nursery & Pre-School

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Little Treasures are looking or a dedicated Level 3 early years apprentice to work in a small setting with a wonderful team of practitioners, providing care and education for all children of nursery age. The post is for full time position and you will work closely with the room leader to understand all areas of work.

Duties and responsibilities

• College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time


• To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas


• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding


• To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children


• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery


• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider


• To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate


• Team work


• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team


• To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

Qualifications required

• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 and above - Desirable


• Great time keeping and attendance


• Happy


• Able to accept instructions


• Enjoy working as a team.


• Can work well under pressure


• Good at meeting deadlines

Skills required

• Trustworthy


• Have and share lots of ideas


• Engage well with children


• Quick learner


• Able to report write or willing to learn

Future Prospects

To continue on with us as keyperson maybe work up to room lead

Other Information

A DBS check is required for this role

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours


• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid


• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.