Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Cliffe House Day Nurseries
Cliffe House Day Nurseries LTD · Leeds · posted 2 November 2026
Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
2
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- Create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills
- Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified practitioner
- Support all their daily needs from helping them at mealtimes, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too
- Teach them through a range of play types both indoors and outdoors, as well as taking them on outings to enhance their cultural experiences
Your training
- All training will take place at the nursery, at your place of work
- This will be delivered to you face-to-face, with your own dedicated tutor, whether one-to-one or in small groups with other students. Group sizes are a max of 4 students
- Your coaching sessions happen once a month or more often if needed. The training is unique and tailored to your learning needs. We come to you!
- The training schedule is unique to each student to meet your individual needs
- Support is always here; this is something we pride ourselves on and the consistency of the same tutor throughout your course
Where it leads
This can lead to a career as a head of room/senior practitioner, deputy or nursery manager, as well as many other early years roles.
About Cliffe House Day Nurseries LTD
Cliffe House is a family run business with our staff well-being at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves in helping staff excel in their childcare journey with us and this year we celebrate 27 years since we first started this amazing journey providing a home from home for lifelong learning.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass) — essential
Where you'll work
- Cliffe House Day Nurseries, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9AL
- Technico House, 171 Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 6AA
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