Start for Life Early Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Do you enjoy working with families and want to make a real difference in their community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed apprentices to join our Start for Life Service within the Family Hubs. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Sandbach, Alsager, Nantwich, Middlewich, Crewe

Job Category

Apprenticeships

Grade

Apprentice - National Minimum Wage

Salary Min

£14,566 per annum (aged under 18)

Salary Max

£23,556 per annum (aged 21 and over)

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

22 months

Closing Date

10/12/2025

Ref No

E3365

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Brighter Future

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the planning, delivery, and evaluation of universal and targeted group sessions for children and families.
• Working directly with children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Gaining valuable experience in a multi-agency Family Hub environment, collaborating with a range of professionals and services.
• Developing your knowledge and skills in early years development, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for working with children and families.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and qualification.

This is more than just a qualification – it's a chance to be part of a supportive team that's making a real impact in the lives of local families

If you would like further information about the role, please call Kirsty Brudenell on or email

Closing date midnight of 10th December 2025

Interview date 19th December 2025

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.

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