Apprentice

Spring Childcare; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional qualifications and great

Flexible maternity, adoption, and p​at

Up to 5% employer contribution andLife

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Spring Childcare in Braintree is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support our nursery team and learn hands-on while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. You’ll help create engaging play opportunities, support development, and build strong relationships with families.

You will train for 18 months with a structured pathway, gaining a Level 3 EY Educator qualification and related first aid awards, while contributing to a nurturing environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in childcare and a true passion for children.
• A commitment to study time to help you achieve your qualification.
• Desire to complete your apprenticeship and become a valued team member.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development alongside nursery practitioners.
• Plan and set up activities for a range of children.
• Develop positive relationships with children and families.
• Observe and track development and share with parents and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Genuine interest in childcare

Commitment to study

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Apprentice)

Salary:£16,685.76 per annum
Location:Braintree
Contract/Hours:Fixed Term/Full Time - 40 hours per week(18 months)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leaveplusbank holidays
• Professional qualifications and excellent training
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Up to5% employer contributionandlife assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility withdiscounts at15,000 national retailers

A bit abouttherole:

As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting our passionate nursery team at Spring Carousel, working alongside experienced practitioners and room leaders. You'll gain hands on experience while studying towards your early years' qualification, learning how to create inspiring play opportunities, support children's development, and build positive relationships with families.

Every day brings a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners, all within a supportive and nurturing environment where your development truly matters.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside nursery practitioners in supporting children's development.
• Participate, plan and setting up activities for a range of children.
• Develop successful relationships with children and their families.
• Observe and track children's development and share this with parent/carers and other professionals.

Let's talk about you:

• A genuine interest in childcare and a true passion for children
• Patience, a friendly manner, and the ability to communicate with children, young people, colleagues and other adults such as parents and carers.
• A commitment to study time to help you achieve your qualification.
• A desire to complete your apprenticeship and become a valued member of our team.

Training

You will be completing an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The expected duration of this course is 18 months. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios

Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you.

We work together to reach our mission to give children a healthy start in life.

Why Spring Nurseries

Imagine a place where laughter echoes, imaginations run wild, and every day is a new adventure. That's Spring Nursery! We're not just a nursery; we are a family dedicated to creating a joyful and nurturing environment where children thrive.As part of Action for Children, we're on a mission to provide outstanding early education that's accessible to all.

At Spring, we are committed to supporting your career growth! Check out our Spring Career Progression Map attached to this advert, which highlights the options for progression into a specialist role.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children's Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Employee Reward Booklet

Spring Early Years Career Pathway