TV24025 Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education institution in Walsall is seeking an Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator. The role focuses on nurturing and educating young children while working alongside an experienced team. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to supporting pupils with diverse needs and a background in early childhood education is preferred. This apprenticeship lasts 18 months, with a start date as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support young children's learning and development
• Work in a classroom under experienced supervision
• Nurture and educate children in Early Years settings

Skills

Care and compassion

Teamwork

Commitment to support pupils with SEND needs

Positive work ethic

Interest in child development

Patience

Sense of humour

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Level 2 Functional Skills (if required)

Job description

Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator

‘Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe’

Location: Old Hall – The Nest, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8SY

Accountable to: Head of School and Assistant Head teachers

Contract: Apprenticeship period – 18 months, 32.5 hours a week, term time only

Salary: The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice from April 2025 is £7.55 an hour. Apprentices will be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over AFTER completing their first year. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship.

GCSE English and Maths skills competency required: GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent is preferred but not essential if you do not have the relevant grades you will be required to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills.

If you…

• Have care and compassion
• Can work as part of a team
• Committed to help and support pupils from all backgrounds with a variety of complex SEND needs
• Have a positive work ethic and motivation to succeed
• Have an interest in child development and knowledge of the EYFS
• Have patience and a good sense of humour

… we would like to meet you. The Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship is designed for individuals pursuing a career in early childhood education, focusing on nurturing and educating young children. You will work in a classroom supported by an experienced team whilst completing the qualification.

What you will learn:

• Child development theories and practices Planning and implementing early years curriculum Observing and assessing children’s learning Partnership working with parents and caregivers Promoting inclusive practices in early years settings

More information on the qualification can be found here www.junipertraining.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Level-3-Early-Years-Educator.pdf

Due to continued growth of the school, we wish to appoint a kind, caring, flexible and hardworking individual to join our dedicated team at our new school in Darlaston. The Nest is a specialist provision for our EYFS children who have a variety of complex SEND needs.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 – 12 noon

Interviews: January 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Please return a completed application form and covering letter to [e-mail]. Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time.

Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies

The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.