Summary
Apprentice early years educator required at Tina's Tots. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain the Level 3 qualification.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Option to pick up extra hours up to 40hrs max. Pay can be negotiated after a short probationary period.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6.00pm, Shifts to be confirmed at the interview.
30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 19 January 2026
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
2
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
* To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
* To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
* To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
* To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
* To be a key person for an allocated number of children and their families
* To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
* Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
* To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
* To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
* To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
* To attend regular team meetings
* To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements
* To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
* To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager
Where you'll work
Tina's Tots Butcher Lane Rothwell
Leeds
LS26 0DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
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
* Early Years Educator Level 3
* Training will include Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* or equivalent English (grade C or 4+)
* or equivalent Maths (grade C or 4+)
Other in:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Comfortable working with children in a busy environment whilst keeping strictly to policy and procedure.