Ref: CC16 Level 3 Apprentice Early Years Educator at Footprints Child Care Ltd
This qualification will prepare you to become an Early Years Educator and will enable you to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. You will also learn how to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Apprenticeship Information
| Start Date | 01/12/2025 |
| Location | PR5 6RQ |
| Occupational Areas | Childcare |
| Closing Date | 17/11/2025 |
| Wage | £7.55 Hour |
| Working Week | 7.30am till 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. |
| Apprenticeship Duration |
20 months (+4 months) |
| Apprenticeship Level | 3 |
- Job Description
As an apprentice in an early years setting, you’ll be learning on the job while supporting the development and wellbeing of young children. Your duties typically include:
-Supporting children’s learning through play and structured activities
-Observing children and helping track their progress
-Encouraging language, social, emotional, and physical development
-Assisting with personal care routines (e.g. toileting, feeding, dressing)
-Helping to set up and tidy learning environments
-Ensuring toys and equipment are clean and safe
-Following safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures
-Assisting in planning and delivering activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
-Supporting children with additional needs (SEND)
-Contributing to learning journals and records
-Working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers
-Attending team meetings and training sessions
-Communicating effectively with children and adults - Personal Qualities
Patience, kindness, and resilience
Creativity and enthusiasm
Reliability and professionalism - Qualifications Required
GCSE English and maths at A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent.
Or Century sufficient diagnostic - Future Prospects
Permanent Position – candidate dependent
- What will the End Point Assessment (EPA) include
Towards the final few months of the apprenticeship you will complete your End Point Assessment. This includes a professional discussion underpinned by portfolio. A knowledge test. All assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent EPAO.
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