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Early Years Educator Apprentice

Yarrells Preparatory School LTD · Poole · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1

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As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying. You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

  • Supporting the care and development of babies and young children
  • Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment • Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met
  • Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice
  • Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children - Playing on the floor with children - Setting up resources for the garden and decking area - Crouching down to support children going to sleep.

Your training

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0135-v1-4 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme

Where it leads

Progression to Full Time employment.

About Yarrells Preparatory School LTD

Yarrells Nursery is based in our Greenwood building with children aged 6 months to 4 years. We are based in a woodland area with access to a secure decking area and a woodland garden. We are based within the grounds of Yarrells Prep School and have access to their areas such as the swimming pool, forest school, sports hall etc... Yarrells is a family run business and many links are made across the nursery and school

Things to consider

DBS checks will be a requirement in the position. Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the on-boarding process. 

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeIT skillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatiencePhysical fitnessProblem SolvingTeam Working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • The Greenwood Nursery, Yarrells Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5EU

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