Summary
Bumbles Children's Day Nursery is looking for an individual who is keen to work in the childcare sector. Are you interested in caring for and educating children, wish to gain a professional qualification in a friendly environment? This opportunity will enable you to progress to a career in early years care and education.
Wage
£17,680 a year
Either part or full-time may be available. An hourly rate of £8.50 applies. The annual salary quoted is based on 40 hours at £8.50 ph.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Hours per day may vary according to agreed shifts Off the Job training will be given throughout the working week. Breaks to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 3 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
* Under supervision, keep records of children’s development and learning journeys
* Liaise professionally with and support parents and other family members
* Be able to work well in a team
* Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, fundraising events, etc.
* To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
* To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
* To assist in enhancing the developmental progress of children
* To implement the daily routine within the nursery
* To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
* To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the Nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected
Where you'll work
Leeds & Bradford Road
Stanningley
Pudsey
LS28 6LJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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
* The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)
* This will be delivered in the workplace. Off the Job training will be given, 6 hours per week to complete all the necessary training
Within this standard you will also complete:
* Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
* Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Apprenticeship Assessment - which will comprise of two activities:
* Observation of practice
* Portfolio-based professional discussion with an external assessor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience