Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice – UNIT ONE KIDS (LS20 9PD)

Overview

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic apprentice to join our team and train towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will work closely with experienced practitioners to deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.

This role is perfect for someone who genuinely loves working with children and wants to learn how to support their early development through play, routine, and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s physical, emotional, and educational development in line with the EYFS
•  Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents, and the wider nursery team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Observe, record and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
• Take part in team meetings, training, and off-the-job learning
• Uphold Unit One Kids’ values of kindness, inclusion, and community spirit

About the Employer

Unit One Kids is a welcoming nursery for children aged 9 months to 4 years, offering flexible childcare with government-funded hours. Our setting is purpose-built for play, creativity, and early learning, built on a foundation of kindness, trust, and community. We provide a safe, nurturing space where children are supported to explore, grow, and thrive at their own pace.

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Things to Consider

• 20% off-the-job training hours, included within your 37-hour week.
• Mentoring and support from an experienced early years team.
• A kind and inclusive working environment.
• Easy access via public transport, with a location right next to Guiseley Train Station.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Free Unit One Gym membership.
• Workplace pension scheme.

Training to be Delivered

Your training plan

You will work towards a Level 3 Early years educator apprenticeship qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Paediatric first aid qualification.

You will be mainly work-based, ie the assessor will visit you in the workplace, however you will visit college 1 x day per month.
You will have 6 hours of off-the-job training to complete each week.

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP