Early Years Apprentice

The Old School House Nursery is looking for a passionate and dedicated 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, 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 positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. The nursery cares for up to 106 children from birth to five years and is located in a beautifully converted Victorian school building, offering excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, access to CPD through Noodle Now, 20 days of holiday (plus an additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, and a refer-a-friend 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 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:
Through careful planning of positive and exciting play experiences to encourage natural curiosity, creative thinking and to nourish, extend and facilitate children’s love of learning enabling to thrive, blossom and flourish now and throughout the children’s lives. The whole team strongly believe that children’s learning and wellbeing are enhanced when families, early years educators and teachers work together to promote positive outcomes.

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

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Patience,Team working