Early Years Apprentice

Patacake Day Nursery, part of the Bright Stars Nursery Group, is committed to providing every child with a calm, caring, safe, and stimulating environment in which to learn and grow. They are currently seeking a motivated Early Years Apprentice to join their team, working with children up to five years old.

The role involves supporting the setup of engaging activities and attending to the children’s care needs. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, responsibilities include being an active member of a friendly team, managing a group of key children, planning and recording observations using iConnect, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. The nursery offers a safe, fun, and enriching learning environment and values strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and families.

Team members can expect a competitive salary based on age, experience, and qualifications, a purpose-built nursery with high-quality resources, a paid day off for their birthday, closure between Christmas and New Year, provided uniforms, a supportive management team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and regular staff rewards and 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:
Creative,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working