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Apprentice Early Years Educator

Timtin Playgroup & Kids Club · Lincoln · posted 3 November 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
12 January 2027
Closing date
16 November 2026
Positions
1

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Timtin Playgroup and Kids Club is a non-profit charity organisation providing a friendly, caring and supportive environment for children and their families. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in early years while learning from experienced practitioners and gaining valuable hands-on experience. You will receive support and guidance as you develop your skills and work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Work alongside experienced practitioners to support children’s learning, development and well-being.
  • Build positive, caring and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
  • Support children through play, activities and everyday routines.
  • Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
  • Observe and learn how practitioners support individual children’s needs and interests.
  • Support activities that encourage children’s social, emotional, physical and educational development.
  • Learn about safeguarding, health and safety and good practice within an early years setting.
  • Attend training and complete your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

We are looking for someone who is a good listener, hardworking and willing to learn. You should have a positive “can-do” attitude, be reliable and enthusiastic about working with children. You do not need previous experience, as you will learn and develop your skills alongside our experienced team.

If you are caring, enthusiastic and passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Your training

  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Educator - Level 3.
  • A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours.

Where it leads

Can look into higher education, level 4 and up.

About Timtin Playgroup & Kids Club

Nonprofit charity Organisation in a little village called Martin. We help support the school and provide Breakfast and Afterschool club. During 9-3 oclock we are just a nursery in term time. During the holidays we turn into a holiday club provide all children between 0-11 years provision.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • LINWOOD ROAD, MARTIN, LINCOLN, LN4 3RA

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