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Apprenticeship Early Years Educator.

Play n Learn Day Nursery · Stafford · posted 11 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
  • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
  • Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
  • Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe 
  • Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered

Your training

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Where it leads

  • A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of the apprenticeship
  • By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare

About Play n Learn Day Nursery

At Play n Learn, we are a family run business who are proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children, by following our Mission To provide a wide range of activities indoors and out where children have the opportunity to talk, grow and learn. To have strong bonds with parents and outside agencies to ensure all children are fully supported. Vision; For children to feel comfortable and confident in a natural home from home environment that they love to come to! Values we provide; Security, Happiness, Kindness, Joy, Calmness

We provide our children with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experimental learning. Get in touch to learn more!

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsCreativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 115 Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DA

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