Looking for an Early Years
Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship?
Become a Skilled Early Years Educator Today or Invest in Your Staff's Professional Development with Our Government-Funded Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
Become a Skilled Early Years Educator Today or Invest in Your Staff's Professional Development with Our Government-Funded Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
Eden Training Solutions offers the Level 3 Early Years Educator Course, a comprehensive program designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in childcare.
This 16-month program combines theoretical learning with practical experience in real childcare settings, supported by our experienced Skills Coaches who guide you every step of the way.
Our courses are also 100% government funded for 16-21 year olds and 95% government funded for 22+. (subject to the employers levy status)
have recently completed my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I could not have asked for a better tutor than Laura. She was amazing and so supportive throughout the whole process.
- Beatriz Souza
For Learners & Nusery Managers...
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to advance your career? Our childcare level 3 qualification equips you with essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient early years educator.
To qualify for a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, you’ll need to meet certain criteria.
Eligibility:
You’ll need to secure an apprenticeship position with an employer or training provider. Eden can help secure a supportive position with one of our many partners around the country.
There are various career paths one can pursue with a Level 3 childcare qualification, including roles such as:
Nursery Teaching Assistant - Assists nursery teachers by planning and executing learning activities, addressing children's personal needs, providing emotional support, and ensuring their safety.
Nursery Supervisor (Nursery Manager) - Manages the daily operations of a nursery, ensures compliance with welfare standards, and oversees the maintenance of the facility.
Early Years Assistant - Focuses on the emotional, social, and physical needs of children, helping them adjust and participate in group activities, and aids teachers and parents in understanding each child’s needs.
Care Worker - Supervises and monitors the social and physical activities of children and teenagers, catering to their basic needs and potentially caring for those with disabilities or medical conditions.
Assistant Youth Supporter - Provides educational resources and early interventions for young people, aiding their developmental transitions.
Community Worker - Supports community development by addressing personal or local issues, and may specialize in advising families on childcare.
Nursery Nurse - Ensures the health and safety of children in a nursery, supports early years educators, organizes activities, and may administer medication.
These roles leverage the skills and accreditation gained from a Level 3 childcare qualification, emphasising the diverse opportunities available in the field of childcare and education.
Our course offers a blend of online learning, interactive workshops, and hands-on experience in childcare settings.
On average, early years educators in the UK can expect to earn between £18,000 and £24,000 per year.
Those with more experience or additional qualifications may earn higher salaries, potentially reaching more than £30,000 per year.
Solve your staffing issues by upskilling and training your existing staff. Perfect for meeting ratio requirements. Enhancing your staff's professional skills leads to increased job satisfaction and retention.
By enrolling your staff in our Level 3 Early Years Educator course, you'll enhance their skills and knowledge, leading to higher quality care and education for the children.
This investment also helps in meeting staff-to-child ratios and regulatory requirements, ensuring your nursery operates smoothly and efficiently.
Early years apprenticeships typically involve a combination of work and study.
Work-Study Balance:
Pay and Conditions:
At Eden, our experienced and highly qualified Skills Coaches support both the employer and apprentice to ensure achievements milestones and improvement targets are appropriate to the workplace and accelerate learning.
This includes coordinating the apprentices’ planned off-the-job learning, their attendance at teaching sessions and assessment activities, along with preparation for end-point assessment.
Currently 100% funding is available for apprentices ages 16 – 21 and 95% funded for those aged 22 + (subject to the employers levy status). This is accessed via the employer digital apprenticeship service account.
"I just finished my level 3 with Eden Training.My experience was made easy with the outstanding skilled Tutors I had.
My main tutor had a great communicative skills who knew her area of expertise and this helped my understanding during the course."
My name is Japheth Raphael and I want to say a huge thank you to Nicola Johnson my Skills Coach at Eden Training Solutions. For all the support she gave me during my EYE Level 3 apprenticeship. Thank you Nicola Johnson for the guidance, directive, coaching and the provision of learning resources which gave me insight and indepth understanding I needed to scale through all the units.
Get in touch below for more information. If you are a learner, you should be employed in an early years setting.
"I feel passionate about staff training and development; I’ve always found that investing in talent offers new and dynamic ways of getting the job done, none more so than with apprentices, as employers see their knowledge, skills and behaviours develop. "
Lorna Newbould
Managing Director, Eden Training Solutions
