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Level 2 or 3 Apprentice Early Years Practitioner/Educator

Mr S W & Mrs S M Evans · Smallwood · posted 4 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
21 September 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026
Positions
3

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

The apprentice will complete a full induction and mandatory training and once deemed confident and competent will be expected:

  • To follow the policies and procedures of the setting
  • Complete nappy changes
  • Support safe sleep *Create a safe environment
  • Check resources and environment
  • Ensure the environment is clean
  • Support the children to eat safely
  • Develop understanding of the EYFS and development matters
  • Have strong interactions with the children
  • Work as a team
  • Communicate effectively
  • Observe, plan, assess and review using the family app
  • Create inviting environments inside and outside

Your training

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Safeguarding
  • Manual Handling
  • Behaviour training
  • Prevent Equality and Diversity
  • FGM County lines Allergens
  • GDPR COSHH
  • Health and Safety
  • Fire Awareness
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Safer Food Better Business
  • Oral Health Apprentices will also be placed on relevant local authority training NDNA Training Parenta training.

Where it leads

If the apprentice completes training, they will be encouraged to study further. They can take on extra roles and responsibilities, like 'Well being Officer, SEN support as 1:1, and after experience could apply for a supervisor's role. The running of a large nursery changes consistently as staff may take maternity, change working hours etc.

About Mr S W & Mrs S M Evans

Since July 2004, Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery have been dedicated to providing outstanding childcare to children living in Cheshire East, including those of Sandbach, Alsager and Congleton

Things to consider

Confidence to further develop practice. Having a positive attitude, hardworking, trustworthy, conscientious,  communicating effectively and team working.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication skillsCreativeInitiativeLogicalNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Pear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UN

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