Apprentice Early Years Educator – THE TOTS TEAM LTD – LS5 3LD

Overview

This Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing while working at The Tots Team nursery in Leeds. The role focuses on providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0 to 5, creating a safe and welcoming environment, and helping children develop confidence, independence, and social skills through play-based learning.

Apprentices will work alongside experienced nursery practitioners to develop skills in childcare, communication, safeguarding, and planning educational activities. Responsibilities include supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development, preparing engaging learning activities, observing and recording children’s progress, and building positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues. The role also involves supporting personal care routines, maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment, promoting inclusion, and following health and safety procedures.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is caring, patient, creative, enthusiastic, and enjoys working with young children. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths at grades 4–9 and a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. Training will be provided by Luminate Education Group, with attendance at Leeds City College’s College House campus on Park Lane once per month while working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. The role is 37 hours per week, with shifts between 8am and 6pm, and a starting wage of £15,392 per year. Successful completion may lead to a permanent position as a Qualified Early Years Educator, with opportunities for further career development.

About the Employer

The Tots Team is committed to providing a safe, caring, and inspiring environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. We believe in nurturing each child’s individual potential while supporting families and creating positive early learning experiences that lay the foundations for lifelong success.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to begin a rewarding career in early years education, we’d love to hear from you.

Training to be Delivered

• Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 through play-based activities.
• Plan and deliver engaging educational activities that support children’s individual learning needs and interests.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to support their ongoing development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and follow procedures to protect children’s safety and wellbeing.
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Support children’s emotional development, communication, confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Provide appropriate personal care, including feeding, changing, toileting, and hygiene routines.
• Create safe, inclusive, and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support children with additional needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Apply health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and early years policies within the nursery.
• Complete the nationally recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification alongside practical workplace experience.