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    Early Years Apprentice

    UNITED PLAY LTD · LE3

    Wage:
    £16,640 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    20 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    14 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 9 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>We are looking for an apprentice to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience in planning activities, following health and safety and safeguarding procedures, supporting daily care routines, including meal preparation, nappy changing and toileting, and working alongside parents and professionals, with additional training provided.</p>

    Working week: Monday - Friday: between 8am - 6pm.

    Training provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

    Positions: 2

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    Apprentice Early Years Educator - Smiles Nurseries- LE9 4FS

    SMILES NURSERIES LTD · SAPCOTE, LE9

    Wage:
    £16,640 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    30 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    4 Jan 2027
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Are you looking for a career in childcare? Smiles Nurseries are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship, you will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3.</p>

    Working week: Up to 40 hours per week. Shift work . Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 18:00.

    Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (LE)

    Milky Way Day Nursery · LE4

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    17 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    18 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting, and especially someone passionate about childcare and early years, looking to further their career.</p>

    Working week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: SWIFT ACI

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (LE)

    SMILES NURSERIES LTD · Leicestershire, LE9

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    18 Dec 2026
    Starts:
    19 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.</p>

    Working week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: SWIFT ACI

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

    Apply on GOV.UK

Levels

  • Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
  • Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
  • Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)

Pay from April 2026

At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).

How to apply

  1. Pick an apprenticeship below
  2. Choose Apply on GOV.UK
  3. The employer and training provider contact you

How apprenticeships work

You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.

Questions about education 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.

How do I apply?

Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.

Where do these adverts come from?

From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.

Apprenticeship adverts from Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), Department for Education. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Last checked 5 Nov 2026.