Early Years Educator Apprentice

LITTLE SMARTIES LIMITED

Apprenticeship summary

Are you passionate about supporting children’s growth and development? We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our team and help deliver high-quality care and play experiences for our youngest children.

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Closing date: January 31, 2026

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Wage:
£11,778 a year
Total hours per week:
30
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
December 12, 2025
Possible start date:
February 5, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Are you passionate about supporting children’s growth and development? We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our team and help deliver high-quality care and play experiences for our youngest children.

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will be a highly trained early years educator. Depending on the setting in which you work you could progress onto becoming a room leader or taking on additional specialisms such as special educational needs co-ordinator or the designated safeguarding lead.

Employer

LITTLE SMARTIES LIMITED

At Smarties, we’re a family-run nursery in Wirral offering a warm, nurturing environment where children feel at home, grow with confidence, and receive the highest quality care.

Training

Training Provider:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Early years educator (level 3)