Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship
Bec Nurseries Limited · Levenshulme · posted 7 September 2026
Wage
£13,312 a year
Hours
32 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
29 September 2026
Closing date
28 September 2026
Positions
1
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- Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents, and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
- Use play to support children in understanding and encourage healthy life choices
- Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children are promoted and safeguarded, and report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
- Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
- Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
- Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children's outcomes and wellbeing, including those with disabilities and additional needs
- Contribute to the planning and organisation of activities and children's individual experiences, which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
- Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
- Support the well-being of all children, including those with additional needs and disabilities
Your training
- Apprentices complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators, delivered as work-based learning by an appointed Skills Coach who works with the apprentice and the employer to plan and review work to be completed towards the qualification
- Apprentices get 6 off-the-job hours in which to complete work required, within their working week
- There is an additional opportunity to complete maths & English qualifications up to Level 2 via online sessions
- Paediatric first aid qualification
Where it leads
- Successful candidates may be considered for progression vacancies on completion of this apprenticeship with this nursery, as available
About Bec Nurseries Limited
We provide a warm and fun setting for the children in my care. Multicultural resources are available for children to raise awareness of inclusion issues and to promote anti-discriminatory practices. This helps children appreciate and value each others’ similarities and differences, and enables them to learn about our diverse cultural society.
Things to consider
This vacancy will be withdrawn on the placement of an apprentice. The employer is keen to find the right candidate as soon as possible.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- HANIWELLS BUSINESS PARK, HARDLICKER STREET, LEVENSHULME, MANCHESTER, M19 2RB
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