Early Years Apprentice

Daily tasks involved but are not limited to :

Be a Key Person: Care for a small group of children, supporting their daily needs such as nappy changes, toilet training, and wellbeing. Plan engaging activities, write observations with Tapestry (our online portal), and set next steps in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help each child reach their goals. Be a Valued Team Member: Work as part of our friendly, supportive team by asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from others. You’ll be fully supported with regular meetings, supervisions, peer observations, and appraisals while completing your college course. Get Involved in Fundraising: As a charity preschool, we love involving our team in community events and fundraising activities. You’ll have opportunities to help with bingo nights, raffles, Christmas fairs, harvest auctions, teddy bear zip wires, and more! Stay Up to Date and Safe: Keep current with all relevant training and policies. Including Safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, First Aid, policies and procedures, and risk assessments, ensuring a safe and high-quality environment for every child. Be Yourself and Shine: Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and caring nature to our dedicated team. We value individuality and positivity. Together, we make Lanivet & District Under Fives a truly special place to learn, work, and grow.

Training:

A qualification that proves the minimum of knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to 5 years. To cover a range of topics for example child development, health and safety, safeguarding, and supporting play and education.

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.

Training Outcome:

You would achieve the qualification to move forward and progress to a bigger setting or if available there is potential of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:

Lanivet & District Under Fives is a friendly, community-based charity preschool located in the heart of Lanivet village. We provide quality early years education and care for children aged 2 to 4 years, offering a nurturing environment where every child can grow, explore, and thrive. Being a charitable organisation can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding, especially within the early years sector. What truly sets us apart is our strong sense of community connection and family feel. Recently, we welcomed our first volunteer, a local retired resident who has taken on the much-loved “grandma role” within our setting. The children absolutely adore her—she brings warmth, patience, and a sense of generational learning that many children may not experience within their own families. Watching them interact, share stories, and learn from one another has been a wonderful addition to our preschool community. We proudly moved into our purpose-built preschool on the 30th of August. Our grand welcome day marked a new chapter for Lanivet & District Under Fives into our “forever home.”

We are a small, dedicated team of five, all of whom began their journeys as apprentices and have grown into their professional roles within our setting. Now that we have the space to expand, from accommodating 21 children to 29, we’re excited to welcome a new team member to join us.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8:30am-3:30pm term time only. This includes one day at college. Evening fundraising bingo is held six times a year. Various other fundraisers are held throughout the year, and an expectation to help when you can.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience