Early Years Apprenticeship - Castle Tots Pre School
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Apprentice Wage for the first year, and minimum wage thereafter. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | KT9 1JE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Best Practice Network Limited |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
We are working in partnership with Castle Tots Pre School, a welcoming and supportive early years setting, to recruit a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.
As an apprentice, you will:
- Support children’s learning and development through play and planned activities.
- Help create a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
- Assist with daily routines, such as meal times, personal care (changing nappies), and outdoor play.
- Contribute to observations and planning for individual children’s progress.
- Work as part of a team to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported.
Apprenticeship Details
- Hours: 37 working hours per week (excluding half an hour lunch), Monday to Friday, (hours will be flexible)
Our provision runs from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
- Duration: 18 months
Please attach your CV to your application as this will be sent to the employer after screening is completed.
Safeguarding Statement
This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.
As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As an apprentice, you will:
- Support children’s learning and development through play and planned activities.
- Help create a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
- Assist with daily routines, such as meal times, personal care (changing nappies), and outdoor play.
- Contribute to observations and planning for individual children’s progress.
- Work as part of a team to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported.
Apprenticeship Details
- Hours: 37 working hours per week (excluding half an hour lunch), Monday to Friday, (hours will be flexible)
Our provision runs from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
- Duration: 18 months
Please attach your CV to your application as this will be sent to the employer after screening is completed.
Safeguarding Statement
This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.
As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.