Lara Nursery - Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship


Company:	Best Practice Network Limited
Salary:	£10 to £12 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thirsk, YO7 1TS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Start Your Career in Early Years Education with Lara Nursery

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to build a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? Lara Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.

This is an exciting chance to gain a recognised qualification while earning and developing valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing, inspiring, and nature-focused learning environment.

About Lara Nursery

At Lara Nursery, we are on a mission to cultivate a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and boundless dreaming in every child.

We provide a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum is influenced by the educational philosophies of Montessori, Froebel, and Steiner, enabling us to tailor learning experiences to each child's unique interests, abilities, and developmental needs.

Nature is at the heart of everything we do. Through outdoor learning, gardening projects, nature crafts, and adventurous play experiences, we help children develop curiosity, confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for the natural world.

Exploring. Experimenting. Dreaming.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to support children's learning and development while completing your qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children in their daily learning and play experiences.

• Assisting with planning and delivering engaging activities based on children's interests and developmental stages.

• Encouraging children's exploration, creativity, and independence.

• Supporting outdoor learning activities, nature-based experiences, and sensory play.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.

• Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, stimulating, and welcoming.

• Promoting children's wellbeing, emotional development, and confidence.

• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Passionate about working with young children.

• Eager to learn and develop a career in early years education.

• Friendly, caring, and patient.

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated.

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Able to work well as part of a team.

• Committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences.

What You'll Gain

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification.

• Practical experience within a supportive nursery setting.

• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.

• The opportunity to learn from experienced childcare professionals.

• A chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day.

• Potential opportunities for continued employment and career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Why Join Lara Nursery?

At Lara Nursery, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore their world, discover their strengths, and dream big. By joining our team, you'll become part of a supportive and passionate nursery community dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.

If you are ready to begin an exciting career where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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