Educator Apprentice

The Rainbow; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly childcare setting is recruiting an Early Years Educator Apprentice to provide high-quality care and learning through play for young children. Responsibilities include creating a safe environment, assisting in daily routines, planning activities, and tracking child development. The role offers a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, with a salary of £11,778 in the first year and potential for a permanent contract upon completion. Qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths. This position provides valuable work experience and training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Gain valuable work experience

Earning a wage while learning

Transferable skills

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the care, learning, and development of young children through play-based activities.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist with daily routines including meals and toileting.
• Observe child development and contribute to learning records.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities with the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Rainbow Kindergarten Barton is recruiting an Early Years Educator Apprentice to support young children. You will help deliver high‑quality care and learning through play in a safe, nurturing environment while gaining a recognised qualification and hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the care, learning and development of young children through play‑based activities
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment at all times
• Assist with daily routines including meals, toileting and rest times
• Observe children’s development and contribute to learning records
• Work closely with the team to plan and deliver engaging activities
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and early‑years policies
• Take part in training, assessments and ongoing professional development
• Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (e.g. food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, accidents, injuries and emergencies)
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and the safety of others
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person
• Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years
• Advocate for all children’s needs, including those requiring SEND or EAL support
• Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture
• Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child‑centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements
• Create inclusive, child‑centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors
• Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice
• Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition and significant events
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests
• Facilitate and support child‑centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy
• Provide adult‑led opportunities and experience based on the setting’s curriculum and pedagogy
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally

About the Setting

Rainbow Kindergarten Barton is a friendly, well‑established childcare setting based in Barton upon Humber. The nursery provides high‑quality care and early education in a safe, supportive environment, helping children learn and develop through play. The team works closely with families to support each child’s individual needs and early development.

Apprenticeship Details

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
• A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
• Functional skills in maths and English, if applicable
• The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated workplace trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. Apprenticeship is delivered wholly in the workplace; attendance at weekly sessions at the Grimsby Institute is not required unless maths or English is part of the apprenticeship.
• Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and further enhanced industry‑based training

Qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 4/C or above)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C or above)
• Share relevant qualifications and industry experience

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience

Remuneration and Schedule

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Training course: Early Years Educator (Level 3). Hours: Shift patterns TBC. Operating hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 30 hours a week. Start date: Monday 2 February 2026. Duration: 1 year 6 months.

Benefits

• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience, and develop industry‑specific competence.
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.