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Early Years Apprentice

Lara Nursery Group LTD · Thirsk · posted 8 October 2026

Wage
£15,808 to £25,114.96 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
16 November 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
2

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  • Supporting children through their daily learning, play, and care routines
  • Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
  • Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence, and confidence
  • Supporting outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based activities
  • Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Assisting with the induction of new children and helping them settle into nursery life
  • Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children
  • Promoting children's emotional wellbeing, health, and development
  • Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times
  • Supporting record keeping and documentation to meet nursery and regulatory requirements
  • Participating in training, team meetings, and continuous professional development opportunities

Where it leads

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in Early Years. On successful completion, you may secure a permanent role as a Level 3 Early Years Educator and progress into positions such as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or other leadership roles as you gain experience. There are also opportunities to continue your professional development through higher-level Early Years qualifications and further training.

About Lara Nursery Group LTD

At Lara Nursery, we're on a mission to cultivate a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and boundless dreaming in every child.
We believe in providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and dream big, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.

We want to change the way Early Years education is delivered through employing career driven Early Years Practitioners who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family, ready for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

Things to consider

  • Need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • 2 references are needed

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • INSPIRATION WAY, SOWERBY, THIRSK, YO7 1TS

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