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Early Years Apprenticeship

Ellesmere Children'S Centre · Sheffield · posted 2 September 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Support children’s development in line with the EYFS
  • Assist with observations and learning records
  • Support daily routines, activities and transitions
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
  • Work in partnership with colleagues and parents

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience with children (preferred)
  • Commitment to completing the Level 3 qualification
  • Passion for early years education
  • Team player with a nurturing approach
  • Understanding of safeguarding (training provided)

Your training

On the Job training will be in the work place whilst working as an apprentice, supporting the children between the ages of 0 and 5 years old. You will attend Online Masterclass once per month and will have ongoing support and meetings from your skills coach and employer/mentor 

Where it leads

Once Qualified as An Early Years Educator you could progress to:

Room Leader

Manager L5 

 

About Ellesmere Children'S Centre

Here at Ellesmere Children’s Centre, we strive to provide award winning, Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING childcare in the Burngreave area of Sheffield.

We are led by a dynamic committee of volunteers. The centre has a culturally diverse, competent, multilingual staff team. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child who walks through our door feels a part of “our” wider family environment.

​It is our hope that each child is able to flourish to their individual but full potential. We feel that good play experiences are key to engaging into the many facets of the world.As part of our ethos we encourage all children, staff and any users of the centre to;

Respect Others
Understand Others
Enjoy Difference
Embrace life which is all around us.

​We are a non-for-profit, charitable organisation which remains focused by ensuring all children who attend the centre receive the care and education required to support their unique potential.

Things to consider

Passing am Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) — essential
  • Early Years practitioner childcare (grade 2) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 4 MAXWELL STREET, SHEFFIELD, S4 7JN

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