
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice - Meridian
- Location
Thorpe Astley - Employer
St Georges Nursery Meridian - Provider
Realise - Wages
£15704 per annum - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Join us and become part of a family that’s passionate about making a positive difference for children, families, and each other every day. Level 3 Early Years Apprentice Role.
As a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice, you will assist the Nursery Manager in planning, preparing, and participating in activities designed to meet the developmental needs of children in the group.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
- Regularly observe children to determine which activities best suit the needs of individuals and the group.
- Complete all relevant records required by the Early Years Foundation Stage and St. George’s Nursery.
- Assist the Nursery Nurse/Officer in planning, preparing, and participating in activities both indoors and outdoors, ensuring they reflect equal opportunities.
- Support the implementation and evaluation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Provide and maintain a happy, caring, and stimulating environment.
- Attend training sessions as required.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, ensuring a clean, healthy, and safe environment at all times.
- Report any concerns to a Senior Manager. - Communicate and consult with parents professionally about the day-to-day needs of children, and know when to refer them to Senior Managers.
- Maintain positive relationships with all parents.
- Actively participate in all aspects of nursery life. - Communicate effectively with staff working different hours to ensure continuity in care and activities.
- Contribute to team discussions and attend staff meetings as required.
- Stay informed about current legislation relevant to the profession and nursery, such as the Children Act, Health & Safety, Special Needs, Equal Opportunities, and GDPR.
- Be familiar with all emergency procedures, including fire drills.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Monday, August 4, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
Skills Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the nursery
Commitment to continuous professional development
Qualifications Required
Some experience is preferred
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Patience
Kindness
Willingness to learn
Prospects
Career Progression opportunities
Other Information
You will be required to undertake an enhanced dbs check as part of the employers safer recruitment process
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