Early Years Apprentice - Barnkids Brightstars

About the Role
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a key person for a group of children Supporting planning, observations, and assessments Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer

In return for your commitment, we offer:

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year. Free uniform Discounted childcare 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Your Future with Us

Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions

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:
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:

Barnkids is a children's nursery and forest school set in seventy acres of rural surroundings within the Surrey Hills and is located close to Chiddingfold, near the towns of Haslemere and Godalming. We have two settings in rural locations, each with its own individual identity and strong bonds within their the local communities. At Barnkids Nurseries we are incredibly focused on connecting our children and our team to the natural world.

Working Hours :
32 hours per week Monday to Friday 32 hours- shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience