Apprentice Early Years Educator Pixieland Day Nurseries
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Saltash, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiro Learning |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 12672 |
Summary
Programme duration 17 Months + 2 months to complete End Point Assessment
Programme name Level 3 - Early Years Educator
Pixieland Day Nurseries is your best choice for childcare in Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall. Come visit one of our nurseries today —we’d love to meet you and your child.
With over 40 years of experience and caring staff who understand how precious your children are and how important their well-being is.
We know that children will thrive best in their learning if they feel emotionally secure, our key person system supports us in achieving this by helping to build strong relationships between children, their parents and staff.
"Pixieland Day Nurseries believe that by providing excellent education helps very young learners to become stimulated and excited by the fun of learning through play, which supports a positive life-long attitude to learning and succeeding."
If you want to add anything more about our careers you can follow this link which has a bit more information
Pixieland Day Nurseries - Working at Pixieland
Job description
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 at our Saltash Nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
Duties will include:
Caring for children
Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
Supporting children's play and learning
Supporting children's development
Adhere to all safeguarding practices
Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning
Benefits:
20% discounted childcare
Training and Development
Referral program
company events
employee of the month program
To become an apprentice, you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
As an apprentice you’ll:
complete a L3 early years educator apprenticeship standard
have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
learn and train for a specific job
get paid and receive holiday leave
get hands-on experience in a real job
study for at least 20% of your working hours
complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
be on a career path with lots of future potential
be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click herehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/838594672/bd398d8caa to watch a short video
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Employer website
https://www.pixielanddaynurseries.co.uk/aboutus
Programme name Level 3 - Early Years Educator
Pixieland Day Nurseries is your best choice for childcare in Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall. Come visit one of our nurseries today —we’d love to meet you and your child.
With over 40 years of experience and caring staff who understand how precious your children are and how important their well-being is.
We know that children will thrive best in their learning if they feel emotionally secure, our key person system supports us in achieving this by helping to build strong relationships between children, their parents and staff.
"Pixieland Day Nurseries believe that by providing excellent education helps very young learners to become stimulated and excited by the fun of learning through play, which supports a positive life-long attitude to learning and succeeding."
If you want to add anything more about our careers you can follow this link which has a bit more information
Pixieland Day Nurseries - Working at Pixieland
Job description
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 at our Saltash Nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
Duties will include:
Caring for children
Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
Supporting children's play and learning
Supporting children's development
Adhere to all safeguarding practices
Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning
Benefits:
20% discounted childcare
Training and Development
Referral program
company events
employee of the month program
To become an apprentice, you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
As an apprentice you’ll:
complete a L3 early years educator apprenticeship standard
have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
learn and train for a specific job
get paid and receive holiday leave
get hands-on experience in a real job
study for at least 20% of your working hours
complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
be on a career path with lots of future potential
be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click herehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/838594672/bd398d8caa to watch a short video
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Employer website
https://www.pixielanddaynurseries.co.uk/aboutus