Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Nursery - KD
Longsands Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club · Preston · posted 28 August 2026
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- Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities with support from experienced staff.
- Complete observations and contribute to assessments and learning journeys.
- Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
- Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice.
- Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's progress.
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
- Recognise and appropriately report safeguarding concerns.
- Contribute to a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Your training
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.
Where it leads
Successful apprentices may secure a permanent Early Years Educator position with opportunities to progress into Room Leader, Third in Charge or other senior Early Years roles.
About Longsands Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club
Discovery Vine is owned and managed by Jane Shepherd and Lynda Garbutt who are both qualified to degree level in childcare and have been awarded Early Years Professional Status. They ensure Discovery Vine is high quality by meeting all legal responsibilities to provide consistent care that does not put your childs safety and welfare at risk and only employing suitable staff with relevant training, qualifications and experience. All staff are subjected to an enhanced criminal record check prior to working with children.
Things to consider
- Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
- Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times. - As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
- For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Pass) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Pass) — essential
- GCSE Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass) — desired
Where you'll work
- Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS
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