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Apprentice Early Years Educator, Chelmsford 01BR

Seymour House LTD. · Chelmsford · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£22,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
2

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  • You will be working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, helping support children’s play and nurture their development
  • You will be involved in organising activities, in the assessment and record keeping of children's learning and development and working in partnership with colleagues and parents
  • You will work alongside experienced early years educators, have a dedicated mentor and have the support of your fellow apprentices

Your training

Our aim is to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years, (which includes: Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF).

Or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements.

Functional skills if required.

Voluntary aid society, member of a trade body with an approval and monitoring system, or acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive, giving you a qualified Early Years Educator status within 12 months.

From here, it is possible to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language or become the manager of one of our day nursery schools. The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Honours Degree in Early Years Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS).

On and off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Where it leads

We will support you to achieve your Level 3, giving you qualified Early Years Educator status. 

From here, you can develop your career at Seymour House, opting for a managerial route or you can specialise in areas that excite you such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language.

The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
  • Honours Degree in Early Years
  • Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS)

About Seymour House LTD.

Founded in 1988, we have over 30 years' experience in care, education and preparing children for school. This history has enabled us to invest in our team, resources and environment to give children the best possible start. Our fantastic team of Educators and Teachers have achieved outstanding Ofsted judgements at all our eleven nursery schools.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Literature and / or Language (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Seymour House, 140 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RN

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