Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 – Woodchester Playgroup

Company: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Apply for the Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 – Woodchester Playgroup
Location: Stroud
Job Description:

Come join our small village playgroup, helping us to provide a fun, nurturing, educational environment for all. Offering childcare for children aged 2 ½–4 years, term time 9‑3pm

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Days to be finalised, depending on number on roll, but approximately 3/4 days a week 9:00 am – 3:00 pm24 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Work

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

  • Set up activities to welcome the children, that are fun, and in line with planning
  • Risk‑assess play room and garden, to make sure safe for children to arrive
  • Meet and greet parents/children, being welcoming and friendly
  • Follow policies and procedures at all time, promoting positive behaviour, in line with our policy
  • Engage in activities with the children, expanding on their existing knowledge
  • Work as part of a small, close‑knit team, to complete daily tasks, such as circle time, snack and lunch
  • Maintain a safe environment at all times

Where you’ll work

CHURCH ROADNORTH WOODCHESTERSTROUDGL5 5PD

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.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Requirements

Skills

  • Creative

Other requirements

  • Passing an enhanced DBS
  • Two references

After this apprenticeship

  • To work in early years, as a fully, competent early years educator. With potential to progress to room leader, SENCO, or Deputy Safeguarding Lead

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Posted: June 1st, 2026