Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

As an Early Years Apprentice at Little Explorers, you will support the day-to-day care, learning, and development of children within a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment. You will work closely with experienced practitioners to help deliver fun and engaging activities both indoors and outdoors, encouraging children to explore, play, and develop confidence through hands-on learning experiences.

A typical day may include welcoming children and families into the setting, supporting free play and planned activities, helping with snack and mealtimes, reading stories, singing songs, and encouraging creativity through arts, crafts, and sensory play. Outdoor learning is an important part of the role, so you will also help children explore nature, develop physical skills, and build curiosity through outdoor games and activities in all weather conditions.

You will assist with observing children’s progress, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing training and support to help you develop your childcare knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of child development and safeguarding.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship can lead to a permanent Early Years Practitioner role with opportunities to progress into senior childcare positions, room leadership, or further qualifications in early years education and childcare.

Employer Description:

Little Explorers Forest School is a unique 54-place nursery, set in the 450 acre picturesque grounds of the historic Broomfield Hall, on Derby College's land based campus in Morley.

We provide high-quality care for children aged from three months to five years. Ofsted rate us as ‘Outstanding’ in all aspects of our work.

Little Explorers believe that all children have the right to quality care and education in a safe, well-organised and attractive environment. This is reflected through the diverse range of indoor and outdoor experiences offered to our Little Explorers, supported by a team of qualified, experienced and highly motivated staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday – Various shifts with time allocated too for off-the-job hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring,Passion for learning