Early Years Apprentice

Second Steps Nursery is looking for a passionate and caring Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this Early Years Assistant role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, nurturing approach.

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 stimulating learning environment. Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. Based at Durham Road Nursery & Out of School Club, which has been successfully operating since 2005, we provide full day care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years and are open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm (excluding bank holidays). In return, we offer a range of benefits including private healthcare, a company pension, uniform, access to CPD through Noodle Now, 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays), and a full week off at Christmas.

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:
We understand that children’s interests may change, but also know that if we tune into their interests and embed them into their play that they will feel included, valued, and thrive within the environment we create for children each day.

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

Skills:
Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Logical,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working