Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator

CORNERSTONE NURSERIES LTD · Sheffield

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Social careAdvanced Level 3On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Here at Cornerstone Nurseries we provide high standards of childcare, forming a stable environment for your child’s journey through the most important development stages of their fundamental first years. Our nurseries focus on valuing children’s own personal interests to enhance and enrich their learning, which all develops from each child’s individual personality and abilities.. We pride ourselves on selecting a dedicated staff team who are chosen for their genuine passion in bringing out your child’s potential through their exciting journey throughout their early years. As a parent we understand the many emotions that you encounter when deciding on a childcare provider. We hope you feel confident in contacting us for a nursery visit to view our facilities as we are sure we can fulfil your expectations.

Monday to Friday Shift patterns 7.00am- 6.00pm 30+ hours a week 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsAttention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

Early Years practitioner in:

Early Years (grade level 2)

Functional Skills in:

Maths and English (grade Level 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • By completing the Early Years Level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
  • A possible permanent position as an Early Years Level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of the apprenticeship

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 07 Sep 2026
Apply by 30 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

S35 2PH

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