Apprentice Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Job at Norwich Full Time

Hourly rate is from £10.17 to £13.09 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to start or develop their career in the Early Years sector. As an apprentice, you’ll earn a competitive apprentice salary whilst gaining an Early Years Educator qualification in Child Care (Level 3), with the possibility of a permanent position at the end of your apprenticeship.

This role will enable you to gain and enhance relevant skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experience within a nursery setting by working alongside qualified and/or experienced colleagues.

The role will be undertaken within the framework of an agreed apprenticeship standard (Early Years Educator – Level 3) and you will be closely supported and supervised in the delivery of tasks and activities. 

We are seeking a self-motivated person to join our busy and well-established team to provide a safe, secure, exciting and stimulating environment for the babies and children in our Nursery. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications are welcome from those who are enthusiastic about gaining new knowledge and developing good practice. You will require GCSE Grade C (or above) or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in English or willingness and ability to obtain this qualification within 12 months of commencing the apprenticeship.

This post is available immediately on a full-time, fixed-term basis (18 months) working Monday to Friday on a shift basis.

Once your apprenticeship is completed there is the possibility of joining our team in an indefinite Early Years Practitioner position. The salary for an Early Years Practitioner is currently £25,536 per annum (£13.09 per hour).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 28 June 2026

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