Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

This Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship places you as a key member of the nursery team at Rainbow Forge Primary Academy where you will support the education, development and wellbeing of young children. Daily duties include planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, observing and recording children's progress, supporting personal care tasks such as nappy changing and toileting, supervising outdoor play and contributing to team meetings and safeguarding procedures.

The apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with structured training to achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Training is delivered by LET ME PLAY LIMITED / LMP Education and is all online/remote (no classroom or college day release).

The apprenticeship duration is 19 months and an allocated tutor will support you throughout. The advertised start date is Wednesday 19 November 2025 and the role is 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, shifts tbc); the vacancy is term-time only.

Pay for the first year is stated as £14,526. 20 (with an equivalent note of £7. 55 per hour for first 12 months), with subsequent increases based on age and statutory rates.

Essential entry requirements are GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 (or equivalent). The vacancy is based at Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield (S12 4LQ).