Early Years Educator Apprentice – 1st Steps Pre-school

We require an Early Years Educator to join our ever-expanding preschool. Working as part of a team and being responsible for a group of key children. Ideally, someone with experience of working with or being around young children.

Reference number: VAC2000020255

Wage – £12,759.50 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Duration – 18 months

Start date – 14th September 2026

Posted – 12/03/2026

Working Week:

9am – 4pm Monday to Friday 30-minute lunch break. 32.5 hours a week

Apprenticeship level

Early Years Educator L3

Positions

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Help set up the playroom at the beginning and end of session
Key person
Responsible for personal care of children, subject to adequate vetting
Offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play ideas
Working in partnership with parents and potential customers

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Your training plan

Working towards Level 2/3 in Early years.

Paediatric first aid training – this will be delivered upon successful employment.

DBS checked and willing to go on the update service.

All staff will be expected to attend training, most of which is provided via an online portal.

Apprentices will train for their apprenticeship at Kirklees College.

More training information

Delivery is once a month, face-to-face sessions.

TBC for September.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Willingness to learn
Flexible & Friendly approach

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above) essential Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

About the employer

1st Steps Pre-school

ST. BARNABAS PARISH HALL, DE TRAFFORD STREET, HUDDERSFIELD, HD4 5DR

We are part of a network of privately owned nurseries within the Kirklees area. The preschool offers places to children from 18 months old to 5 years old and operates term-time only.