Early Years Apprentice

Fairlands Day Nursery is seeking 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 Apprentice 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 help create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.

One of the exciting aspects of this role includes working in our Forest School, where children enjoy activities such as building, exploring, bug hunting, and crafting. Located in the village of Shedfield, Hampshire, our nursery is set in a beautifully renovated Victorian schoolhouse with extensive outdoor facilities including a playground, field, vegetable plot, and forest school.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a paid day off on your birthday, childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a healthcare scheme, provided uniform, a supportive management team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and 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:
Based in old school buildings, Fairlands is a beautiful nursery that has been renovated to a high standard to create a real home from home feel. We have extensive outside facilities including a playground, field, vegetable plot and forest school. We enjoy spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. We close on bank holidays and for 5 working days at Christmas.

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

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