Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Somerset - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reckleford Infant and Nursery School are looking for an aspiring Early Years Educator to join their busy team. Your role will include to ensure that all children receive high quality teaching a safe and inspiring environment and are happyand valued while they are in the nursery. This is a great opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification whilst obtaining valuable experience.

Working week

Monday to Friday

9:00-15:00 with 30 minutes lunch

30 hours per week total

Wage

7.55 per hour (National Apprenticeship wage)

Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification

Early Years Educator level 3

Duration: 18 Months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities

Promotes with colleagues the philosophy of the nursery & school with the aim of improving teaching
learning and outcomes.
Ability to communicate to all children that they are liked and valued within their nursery & school
A commitment to developing school ethos and aspirations to encourage the best from every child
Ability to coordinate nursery staff linked to the nursery
Empathy with children
Ability to liaise with parents build working relationships and communicate high expectations
Be organised able to prioritise tasks make decisions manage time effectively
To build positive relationships with all children
Have a positive view to all protected characteristics
To understand the potential causes and the most effective support for challenging behaviours
To perform intimate care with respect and safety at all times
Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and
responsibilities/grade of the post as defined subject to the proviso that any changes of a permanent nature
shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms following consultation with the recognised
Trade Unions.

Key Skills and Attributes

Communication skills
Keen eye for detail
Relationship building
Team working
Eagerness to learn

Education and Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent - Essential

Early Years/Childcare level 2 - Desired

About the employer

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a small and successful school on the East side of Yeovil offering places to children from the age of 2 to 7 years. We have a newly expanded Nursery with three rooms catering for children aged 2 4 years as well as three classes

Experience:

Junior IC