Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - The Railway Children

Early Years Level 3

Job description

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • Under supervision, keep records of children’s development and learning journeys
  • Liaise professionally with and support parents and other family members
  • Be able to work well in a team
  • Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, fundraising events etc
  • To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
  • To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
  • To assist in enhancing the developmental progress in children
  • To implement the daily routine within the nursery
  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
  • To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected

Full description will be given at interview


Employer information

The Railway Children is passionate about providing quality Early Years Education and the highest standards in care and safety. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Apprentice who loves caring for children, who wishes to develop a career in early years’ childcare, and is committed to working with a great team of staff.

Key info

Our reference

35723

Wages per week

£240

Hours

30 p/w

Location

West Yorkshire, Leeds

Posted

22/10/2026

Possible start

16/11/2026

Status

Closed

Sector

Early Years

Employer

The Railway Children

Additional information

Requirements

Good Maths- A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential

Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential

Early years level 2 is desired but not essential

Prospects

Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

Training provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

On the job training

Considerations

You will need to be able to drive for this position

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