Early Years apprenticeship

Riverside Early Years Playgroup · Boston · posted 24 June 2026

Wage

£12,480 a year

Hours

30 hours a week

Duration

1 Year

Level

Advanced (Level 3)

Standard

Early years educator (level 3)

Starts

7 September 2026

Closing date

30 August 2026

Positions

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

To assist with the development and implementation of procedures to monitor and record child development
To provide a planned and stimulating environment that supports and extends the educational needs of the children
To produce accurate and effective observations in order to track the children’s progress and the effectiveness of the learning environment
To manage the children’s behaviour according to the policies and procedures
To follow routines in line with the settings policies
To offer stability and continuity for the children, safely supervising at all times
To share tasks necessary as part of the general day-to-day upkeep of the setting, such as cleaning, which contributes to the general well-being of the team, children and parents that use the setting
To undertake specific roles and responsibilities within the nursery and complete relevant training, both internally and externally relevant to that role
To participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings and training to improve skills and knowledge that enhance practice
To work within the settings' policies and procedures at all times
To ensure that children have access to the EYFS through play and that the planned activities are based on children’s needs
To keep records of development up to date on all key children
To develop positive relationships with children and their families, particularly key children
To give regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress and to offer support and advice in moving them forward together
To be able to work independently, using own initiative and be flexible and adaptable
To implement and adhere to the settings policies and procedures when dealing with the health and safety and safeguarding of children
To manage time effectively
To work with other professionals, such as speech therapists when necessary and implement advice and procedures they recommend in order to support the children
To help children with feeding, changing clothes, toileting, and maintaining hygienic standards at all times and working within the setting's policies and procedures

Your training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills with Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd

Where it leads

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills

About Riverside Early Years Playgroup

Riverside Early Years is a childcare provider based in Boston, Lincolnshire, operating from the Sea Scout Headquarters on Witham Bank East (PE21 9JU).

Things to consider

The successful will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

9 Witham Bank East, Boston, PE21 9JU