Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Cub - Wetherby
Cub · Wetherby · posted 9 July 2026
Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.
Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 August 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Positions
1
- To support and advocate for the mission and objectives of Cub, The Modern Nursery
- To contribute to the curriculum delivery within an allocated room, ensuring that practice and provision meet the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- To work as a Key Person to a group of children; this role includes:
- Building warm, supportive relationships with children based on trust and respect
- Working in positive partnerships with parents and carers, and sharing information promptly and professionally
- The completion of ongoing observations and accurate assessments of children
- Using these assessments, alongside your knowledge of the child’s interests, to plan stimulating and engaging activities
- Maintaining accurate and informative records relating to the children’s development, and supporting the children to make excellent progress
- To maintain the health, safety, and security of all children through a vigilant approach to risk assessment, hygiene, and welfare
- To follow all nursery policies and procedures, and support less experienced colleagues to do the same
- To have a confident knowledge of safeguarding, with a full understanding of policies and procedures, to act and respond when necessary, and support less experienced colleagues to do the same
- To take an inclusive approach with regards to special educational needs and disabilities
- To engage positively with visitors and external agencies
- To contribute and engage in the wider development of the nursery, including the Cub Curriculum
- To provide cover in other rooms as required
- To keep up to date with current developments and research, and disseminate updates to the team
- To be an effective and supportive team member who communicates professionally with others
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 max of 6 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
- Training schedule is unique to each student to meet their 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
Lead on to a higher early years role.
About Cub
Cub is a nurturing early years nursery committed to providing exceptional early years education. With a passionate and experienced team, Cub offers a safe, inspiring environment where every child is supported to explore, learn, and grow. Focused on building strong relationships with families and creating a positive workplace for staff, Cub is dedicated to giving children the best possible start in life.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Level 2 Early Years Practitoner (grade Pass) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- The Cub Wetherby, The Croft, Wetherby, LS22 5HG
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