Apprenticeship · Early years
Early Years Apprentice
LARA NURSERY GROUP LTD · Northallerton
- Wage
- £15,808 to £25,114.96 a year
- Hours
- 38 a week
- Apply by
- 8 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- From 16 Nov 2026
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000058021
About this apprenticeship
- Supporting children through their daily learning, play, and care routines
- Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
- Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence, and confidence
- Supporting outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based activities
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Assisting with the induction of new children and helping them settle into nursery life
- Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children
- Promoting children's emotional wellbeing, health, and development
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times
- Supporting record keeping and documentation to meet nursery and regulatory requirements
- Participating in training, team meetings, and continuous professional development opportunities
Working week: The setting is open 7.30am- 6.30pm Monday- Friday, 38 hours per week over 4 days, shifts will be on a rota basis.
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
This employer is Disability Confident.
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade 4/C) – essential
About Lara Nursery Thirsk
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Registered places
- 82
- Advertised by
- LARA NURSERY GROUP LTD
At Lara Nursery, we're on a mission to cultivate a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and boundless dreaming in every child. We believe in providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and dream big, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.
We want to change the way Early Years education is delivered through employing career driven Early Years Practitioners who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family, ready for the ever-changing world ahead of them.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 8 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Questions about apprenticeships
Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
Do I need GCSEs to start?
Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.
Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?
Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.
What qualification will I get?
Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.
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