Summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children and eager to develop their skills while gaining a recognised qualification. You will provide high-quality care and education for children. Wage £16,640 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Early years educator (level 3) Hours 40hours per week, 8hours per day Shifts to be confirmed. 40 hours a week Start date Saturday 1 November 2025 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Help to Provide high-quality care and education for children in the nursery setting Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Manage daily routines, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in your care Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records to track their development Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery environment and support children's learning experiences Collaborate with team members to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all children Where you'll work 92 High Street Queensbury Bradford BD13 2PD Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider CALDERDALE COLLEGE Training course Early years educator (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure. Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies). Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice. Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety. Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child. Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child. Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person. Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children. Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years. Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support. Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships. Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture. Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours. Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements. Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors. Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice. Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events. Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests. Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy. Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy. Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally. Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure. Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies). Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice. Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety. Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child. Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child. Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person. Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children. Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years. Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support. Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships. Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture. Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours. Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements. Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors. Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice. Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events. Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests. Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy. Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy. Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally. Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 9-4 / A-C) Maths (grade 9-4 / C-A) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Team working Patience About this employer Queensbury day nursery Is a busy day nursery in the heart of Queensbury with strong links to our community. We cater for children aged 0-5 years and have been open since 2017 After this apprenticeship To be discussed on completion of apprenticeship Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CALDERDALE COLLEGE Madeline Oxby Madeline.Oxby@calderdale.ac.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343385.