Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship
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Company: Brown Bears Nursery & Preschool -Great Moor
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Location: Stockport, SK2 7HA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £1,020.00 per month
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01601
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Application Deadline Date: 24/12/2025
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Start Date: 05/01/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 30 hours a week Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool in Stockport are offering an excellent opportunity to train alongside our highly respected team to gain your professional qualification in Early Years. You will be welcomed into our friendly team, mentored and supported by our Early Years Teachers.
Qualifications Required
GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred or a desire to work towards these.
Personal Qualities
Kind and caring
Positive and enthusiastic
Good communication and teamwork skills
Reliable
Aspiration for personal progression
Skills Required
Some experience of caring for young children
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
At Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool you will be mentored to:
• Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and educational development through play-based activities.
• Help to plan and prepare stimulating activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and learning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Support with meal times, nappy changes, and toileting as appropriate.
• Observe, record, and reflect on children’s progress under the guidance of qualified staff.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and assessments as part of your apprenticeship programme.
• Uphold the nursery’s policies and values, ensuring all children are treated with respect, equality, and care.
What We Offer:
• Structured training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Early Years qualification.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Paid holidays and statutory benefits.
• Career progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Other Information
GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred or a desire to work towards these.