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Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Cottam Primary Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club · Preston · posted 24 June 2026

Wage
£10,400 a year
Hours
25 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
1

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

Your role will include:

  • Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, and being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
  • Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children, changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
  • Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care / support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
  • Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
  • Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
  • To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
  • Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
  • Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
  • Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Your training

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Where it leads

  • When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
  • Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

About Cottam Primary Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club

Discovery Vine is owned and managed by Jane Shepherd and Lynda Garbutt who are both qualified to degree level in childcare and have been awarded Early Years Professional Status. They ensure Discovery Vine is high quality by meeting all legal responsibilities to provide consistent care that does not put your childs safety and welfare at risk and only employing suitable staff with relevant training, qualifications and experience. All staff are subjected to an enhanced criminal record check prior to working with children.

Things to consider

  • Before you make your application, please ensure that you can reliably travel to and from the employer location daily
  • Please check bus times/travel arrangements. You will have to agree to undergo a check of police records (e.g., a DBS) and be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service
  • For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact 0800 0029242
  • Please do not contact the employer directly

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY

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