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Early Years Educator Apprentice

Abington Vale Playschool · Abington Vale · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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The apprentice will be expected to support the day-to-day running of the setting, including supervising children, assisting with activities, and maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.

Duties will include:

  • Supporting toileting and care routines, preparing and tidying resources, assisting with snack and lunch club, and working both indoors and outdoors
  • The role also involves completing paperwork for key children, such as observations, learning journeys, and next steps, contributing to assessments, and following all safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality procedures, with guidance and support from experienced staff

Your training

  • 1 day per 2 weeks to take place at Northampton College

Where it leads

  • Abington Vale Playschool supports staff development and progression within early years education. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress to a qualified Early Years Practitioner role, subject to availability
  • Staff are encouraged to continue their professional development through further training and qualifications, with the opportunity to take on increased responsibilities as skills, confidence, and experience grow

About Abington Vale Playschool

Abington Vale Playschool is a charity-run preschool providing high-quality early years education for children aged 2 years until school age, operating term-time only. 
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual. We have a strong commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with SEND, working closely with families and external professionals to ensure children’s individual needs are met and celebrated. 
Our experienced and dedicated team delivers a play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), promoting children’s confidence, independence, communication, and emotional well-being. As a charitable organisation, we reinvest all income into staff development, training, and resources to continually improve the quality of care and education we provide. 
Abington Vale Playschool is a welcoming, community-focused setting that values teamwork, professional development, and the provision of positive learning experiences for both children and staff

Things to consider

  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references
  • A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and adherence to all playschool policies and procedures is essential
  • The role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, along with a willingness to complete required training and paperwork for the apprenticeship

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingNon judgementalUnderstanding of EYFS

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • ABINGTON VALE PLAYSCHOOL, BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, ABINGTON VALE, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3AF

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