Apprentice Early Years Educator Rainbow Day Nursery, Forest School

Rainbow Day Nursery, Forest School Rainbows are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Forest School Early Years Apprentice . Set in idyllic natural surroundings, our Forest School provides a rich and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a deep connection with nature. You learn to plan and deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively with a dedicated team you will learn outstanding EYFS practice with the Forest School ethos and approach, ensuring learning is child-led, play-based, and rooted in authentic outdoor experiences.


During your apprenticeship duties will include;
• To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure.
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs).
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment.
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem.
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning.
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating.
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping.
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility.
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager

We offer;

Work wear. Coat and waterproofs. Employee-Owned Company – as part of an employee-owned organisation, every team member has a voice and a shared stake in our success. We’re proud to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared purpose Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 4% of salary. Locations with excellent access to public transport. Dedicated supported 8 hours off the job hours, additional professional development and further training. Weekly 6 hours off the job training. Staff training days with site closure. Accrued holiday hours and more!

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 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:

Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential. We continually invest in you and your development which is paramount to our success.

Employer Description:
Forest School provision that is purposeful, enriching, and transformative for children, staff, and families. Set in idyllic natural surroundings, our Forest School provides a rich and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a deep connection with nature. You will plan and deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, resilience, and wellbeing

Working Hours :
40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Friendly,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,understanding