Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship

Posting date:	17 February 2026
Salary:	£7.55 per hour
Additional salary information:	Between 7am and 6pm - Various shifts are available, minimum of 30 hours per week
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 March 2026
Location:	Bradford, Yorkshire, BD3 7EY
Company:	Realise Training
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Job reference:	VAC-01908

Summary

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality care and education within the setting, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children. You will take part in daily routines such as mealtimes, sleep times, and personal care, while supporting planned activities and engaging children in play based on their interests. You will also participate in daily health and safety checks to maintain a clean and hazard-free environment and work alongside experienced practitioners to develop your professional practice.

You will assist with Key Person responsibilities under guidance, building secure and trusting relationships with children and contributing to observations and assessments to help track their development and progress. It is essential that you follow safeguarding, health and safety, and whistleblowing policies at all times, reporting any concerns appropriately. You will communicate positively with parents and carers, supporting daily handovers when required, and actively engage in your Level 3 apprenticeship training by completing coursework and assessments on time. Throughout your role, you will demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and teamwork in line with the setting’s values.Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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