Early Years Educator Apprentice

Jigsaws Childcare LTD · Church Fenton · posted 16 July 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

14 September 2026

Closing date

28 August 2026

Positions

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

Summary of the Position:

To work alongside our CrawlersRoom Supervisors within the rooms aged from 3 months to 23 Months
To support the teams in providing high quality education and care for all children in a safe environment
To assist the Managers in implementing all Jigsaws’ policies, including safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity
To support and model good practice with other practitioners within the setting
To update skills and knowledge on all aspects of pedagogy and to report back all aspects which will affect planning, resources and equipment to the Room Supervisor

Your training

The apprenticeship will be over an 18-month period during that time our training provider will come out and assess your work within the setting
You will have a mentor during your time in the setting to support your learning
You will be allocated 6 hours paid learning within the 30 hours to complete your written work and any maths or English Functional Skills
On completion you will have a Level 3 award, Early Years Educator qualification
You will also undertake a qualification in Paediatric First Aid
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

Where it leads

Some of our staff on completion of their Level 3 qualification have undertaken a level 5 within the setting

About Jigsaws Childcare LTD

We believe children have the right to flourish as individuals & at Jigsaws they are given the time and opportunity to do just that. Our staff provide an inspiring teaching environment and part of this involves making sure that our children have fresh, healthy and nurturing food, to keep them learning to their full potential. Our vision is to create a place that is secure and values caring and respectful relationships.

Things to consider

We are based in a village but do have train links and limited bus links so you may need to consider travel to and from the setting. We do base our learning on Forest schools so spend a lot of time outdoors and using our rural location to support children's learning.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Where you'll work

KIRK FENTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, MAIN STREET, CHURCH FENTON, TADCASTER, LS24 9RF