Early Years Apprentice

Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. As an outstanding nursery that trains up to 10 apprentices each year, we offer a strong support network and high-quality training to help you develop your skills to an exceptional standard. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, working in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities. You will be 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. At Barnkids, we are deeply committed to connecting children and staff with the natural world, offering countless opportunities for discovery, problem-solving, and wellbeing. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, employee of the month recognition, 20 days of holiday (plus an additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a Christmas party, and access to a healthcare scheme.

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

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Patience,Team working