Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Dover College · Kent · posted 23 June 2026
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- Support children of different ages, stages of development, and abilities, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included
- Help create a positive, stimulating, and well-prepared learning environment
- Encourage children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and everyday activities
- Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play
- Observe and support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
- Promote a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive
Your training
What You’ll Gain:
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
- Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
- Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Where it leads
- Potential to progress to full-time or Level 5
About Dover College
At Dover College, we firmly believe that the early years of a child’s
education are critical in shaping their future. The experiences children
have during these formative years lay the groundwork for a lifelong love
of learning. In our Nursery, we nurture curiosity and creativity, fostering
an enduring enthusiasm for discovery that we hope will accompany
each child throughout their school journey and beyond.
Our aim is to provide an inspiring and joyful learning experience in a
caring, stimulating environment. Led by dedicated and experienced
staff, each child is encouraged to explore their individual interests and
talents through imaginative play and purposeful learning. We believe
passionately that children should play to learn and learn through play.
Our Nursery is an integral part of Dover College life. From making mud
pies in our on-site Discovery Garden during Forest School sessions to
exploring stories in the library, from early numeracy to music and PE
lessons led by specialist teachers, our youngest pupils benefit from the
full breadth of what the College has to offer. There is something here
to excite and engage every child.
Things to consider
- DBS
- Be sure to have 2 employer references ready before interview
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- EFFINGHAM CRESCENT, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9RH
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