Summary We are seeking several Apprentice Early Years Educators to join our nurseries in Halifax. Apprentices will work towards a childcare qualification, training on and off the job, supported by mentors and lecturers. Working full time across babies, toddlers and preschool rooms, apprentices will gain essential Early Years skills and experience. Wage £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Early years educator (level 3) Hours Full-time/ (5 days) - Times to be confirmed. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 June 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 3 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 make a positive contribution to the work of Shining Stars Day Nurseries by ensuring that high quality early learning and play services are provided to children and young people To keep abreast of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements are met at all times enabling the delivery of high-quality provision To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports children’s learning and development and values parental involvement both at Nursery and at Home To plan and provide safe, appropriate, child-led and adult initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities in indoor, outdoor and in out-of-setting contexts, which enable children to develop and learn To ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for children that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables children to reach their full potential To promote parents’ understanding of child development and early learning as a crucial factor in their children’s achievement at school and future life chances Where you'll work 156 ILLINGWORTH ROAD HALIFAX HX2 9RX 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 Early Years Educator Level 3 Training will include paediatric first aid qualification Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (grade Pass) Maths and English (grade 4-9 / C-A*) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Work effectively as a team Follow Verbal Instructions Follow written procedures Form effective bonds About this employer Private Day Nurseries, one setting located at Illingworth and the other based on Clare Road, Halifax. We were established in 2013 and have grown to become a popular high quality childcare provider within the local area. We have a strong record of developing our staff and our apprentice staff have in the past been awarded ‘Most Improved Apprentice’ and recognised ‘An Exceptional Apprentice’ for their studies. We employ a full time training coordinator (qualified assessor & tutor) who works across both our nursery settings to help coach and mentor our apprentices whilst they complete their apprenticeship. This dedicated support we offer means that our apprentices feel extra supported during their apprenticeship. Once the apprentice approaches the end point assessment stage, verbal and practical support is offered to prepare all our apprentices for their final assessments. After this apprenticeship We can offer an exciting career in a fast-moving company. Previous employees have gone on to careers as primary school teachers and to roles providing specialist assistance to children. 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 VAC2000030572.