Early Years Apprentice

Child First Nursery Banbury is seeking 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 a high standard of training. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming team, responsible for a group of key children, planning engaging activities, and completing observations to support their development. You will ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children, comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. Located in two of Banbury’s most historic buildings and overlooking the iconic Banbury Cross, our nursery offers a unique and inspiring setting for children to learn and grow. In return, we offer a range of benefits including a 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 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:
Being at the heart of our community is really important to the nursery. Once a month we facilitate a Forest School near the children’s play area for our two – five year olds at People’s Park. We are open full-time from 7:30am – 6:00pm caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn. Taking care of our staff’s wellbeing is of prime importance to us and we are proud to have been voted the 14th best place to work in the whole of the UK.

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

Skills:
Creative,Initiative,Patience,Team working