Early years Educator Apprentice - Adderbury

Your Role:

As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards Help assess children’s development under supervision Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning) Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events

What We’re Looking For:

Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children Good communication and teamwork skills Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable

Benefits:

Uniform provided Closed over Christmas

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:
To gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future

Employer Description:
Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 by parents, for parents with our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. We created a fun and friendly environment for children to learn and develop whilst following the certified Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.Whilst Ashbourne continue to grow, we embrace the individuality of all our nurseries and provide Ofsted approved childcare within all of our settings. Each setting offers something unique, whether they are located in purpose-built premises, on a farm or in a listed building.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Team working