Summary Supporting Shelf Pre School will assist with the care, learning, and development of children. You will help plan and deliver engaging activities, observe and record children’s progress, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and work closely with qualified staff to ensure every child thrives and reaches their full potential. Wage £11,778 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 Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week Start date Sunday 1 February 2026 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 Level 3 – Early Years Educator Support children’s learning and development through planned activities and play. Observe, record, and report on children’s progress. Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Work as part of a team and follow guidance from qualified staff. Communicate effectively with parents and carers about children’s wellbeing. Complete apprenticeship training and apply learning in the workplace Where you'll work WADE HOUSE ROAD HALIFAX HX3 7PB 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 (AC)) Maths (grade 9–4 (AC)) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Team working Creative Freindly Caring Profesional Reliable Responsible About this employer Shelf Pre-School is a friendly, community-focused early years setting dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience, structured training, and guidance to build the skills needed for a rewarding career in early years education After this apprenticeship Build a career in early years education from this Level 3 apprenticeship, progressing to Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, Specialist, or Nursery Manager through hands-on experience, further training, and professional development. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CALDERDALE COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004408.