Early Years Apprentice

The apprentice will combine hands-on experience within the nursery with structured learning delivered by an approved apprenticeship provider. This role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in early years education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

On a day-to-day basis, the apprentice will support the nursery team, learn core early years processes, complete assigned tasks, and develop the skills and knowledge required to meet apprenticeship standards and assessments.

Within the nursery setting, the apprentice will work with children aged 0–5 years, engaging them in stimulating, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They will support children’s learning and development, promote inclusion and diversity, and help create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

What your apprenticeship includes:

A blend of face-to-face and Skype/phone catch-ups every 4–6 weeks to review progress and receive personalised feedback A mixture of on-the-job and off-the-job training, including engaging workshops and interactive webinars Formal reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and Apprenticeship Trainer to support your development The opportunity to achieve Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don’t already hold GCSEs) A Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification upon successful completion of the 15-month programme

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent role, further training, or progression to a higher-level apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Hatching Dragons aims to help our young people become globally aware, confident and capable by marrying the best quality Early Years care and developmental methodologies to a bilingual ethos delivered in the safest and most nurturing of physical and social environments.

Working Hours :
Between 07:30 and 18:30. Either 07.30 - 16.40 or 09.30 - 18.30, shifts. 40 hours, Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience