Early Years Apprentice

Hillside at Lyth Hill is looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This role offers between 32 and 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a banking system in place for any additional hours worked. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role.

Set in a beautifully converted building full of character, Hillside at Lyth Hill offers a warm, nurturing, and collaborative atmosphere where staff grow together and strive to provide the best for every child. In return, we offer a range of benefits including a rural working location, company pension, employee discounts, a referral programme, and regular company events.

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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator  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:
Headstart Upton first opened it’s doors in 2002 with a promise to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment where children learn through play. We encourage our staff to aim high and we fully encourage their ongoing training and development. We support staff in their journey to become early years practitioners through an apprenticeship meaning we exceed the required ratios. Many of our staff have gained higher qualifications since joining Headstart – Our staff qualifications also greatly exceed Ofsted requirements.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Logical,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working