Anyone working in an early years education company, whose job role meets the course specification. See full specification here: Early years educator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship prepares you to become a qualified practitioner, supporting children from birth to five to learn, develop, and thrive. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to plan engaging learning experiences, promote children’s wellbeing, and work in partnership with families and other professionals. Through hands-on workplace experience and expert training, you’ll achieve a nationally recognised qualification that meets the requirements for working as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in a range of early years settings.
Further information
This apprenticeship is ideal for those working, or aspiring to work, in nurseries, pre-schools, schools, or other early years settings who want to become a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator. It is suitable for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing while progressing their career in early years education.
- Child development and learning from birth to five years
- Planning, observing, and assessing children’s progress
- Safeguarding, health, safety, and child protection
- Supporting children’s communication, language, and wellbeing
- Inclusive practice and supporting children with SEND
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and professional practice
- Reflective practice, teamwork, and professional responsibility
Successful completion of this apprenticeship enables you to work as a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator in nurseries, pre-schools, schools, and other early years settings. You may progress into roles with greater responsibility, such as Room Leader, or continue your professional development through higher-level qualifications, including the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship or other leadership and management pathways within the early years sector.
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