
Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 - Stockport
- Location
Stockport - Employer
Ninaâs Nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£15704 per annum - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Monday, November 17, 2025
Opportunity Details
If you can answer ‘yes’ to the questions above, this could be the ideal role for you.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in Early Years, then a great opportunity has arisen to join our amazing team. We are looking for a highly motivated Apprentice Early Years Educator, who is enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate about improving outcomes for children from birth to five years.
The duties in the role will include:
Looking after young children from babies to preschool age, supporting children on a variety of different activities, undertaking domestic tasks including cleaning equipment, tidying etc.
Working as part of a team and meeting the needs of all the children we care for.
Develop respectful and warm relationships with all the children by taking part in activities with them appropriate to their age and developmental needs.
Develop positive relationships with parents/ carers, other staff members and other outside agencies
We offer great company benefits, for the right candidate:
Casual dress
Childcare discount
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Attendance bonus – 6 monthly
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and feel you would be a great asset to our team why not get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Monday, November 17, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
Skills Required
Some knowledge of working or caring for children is preferred, but more importantly you MUST be willing to learn and have a good work ethic with the enthusiasm and dedication to succeed
Ability to work as part of a team and able to work on own initiative
A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
Qualifications Required
GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred.
Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.
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
Calm and caring nature
A happy, positive and friendly disposition
Drive and determination.
Willingness to learn.
Team work skills.
Prospects
Potential full time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Other Information
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
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