Early Years Apprenticeship

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

• Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
• Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing and feeding
• Acting as a key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
• Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by the Showcase Tutor

• Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator.
• Functional Skills: Maths, English at level 2 minimum (Unless exempt)
• Paediatric First Aid
• End Point Assessment.

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework. 

Once you have qualified at level 2, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3 or full-time employment, plus further training.

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Since 2015, Showcase Training has been a leading Early Years Training Provider, delivering high-quality Early Years apprenticeships and training across the South of the UK. We’re passionate about supporting learners and employers through expert teaching, hands-on guidance, and a people-first approach.

Our experienced team is dedicated to helping every learner grow in confidence, achieve their qualifications, and build a rewarding career in Early Years education. As a trusted Early Years Training Provider, we focus on creating positive outcomes for both learners and employers through tailored support and industry expertise.