Apprentice Early Years Educator

Rosedene Nurseries Limited; Great Broughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's nursery organization in Great Broughton is looking for an Apprentice Early Years Educator to support the developmental progress of children. This role includes organizing activities and experiences while working towards an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. The successful candidate will enhance children’s interactions and learning within a nurturing environment. Competitive salary starting at £11,778, with opportunities for growth based on age. Join a team dedicated to providing enriching learning experiences for children aged 0-11.

Responsibilities

• Organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
• Assist in enhancing the developmental progress in children
• Implement the daily routine within the nursery
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery's policies and procedures
• Advocate for all children's needs, including children needing SEND or EAL support
• Facilitate child-centred opportunities based on the setting's curriculum

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Job description

Responsibilities

• To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
• To assist in enhancing the developmental progress in children
• To implement the daily routine within the nursery
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery's policies and procedures, ensuring that they are followed and respected, Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocate for all children's needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children's interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
• Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
• Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child's voice.
• Apply strategies that support children's ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child's needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Apprenticeship position

An Apprentice Early Years Educator is required at Rosedene Stokesley. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification and organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery. Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency

The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon. Further details will be made available at a later date. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Requirements & Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Due to the role a driving licence and access to transport would be beneficial for the successful candidate.

About Rosedene Nurseries

Rosedene Nurseries are excited to introduce a new state-of the art Forest School Nursery to the local area. This nursery will be the 12th children's nursery for the family business delivering high quality early years childcare across Teesside and North Yorkshire, for children 0-11 years. Rosedene Stokesley will serve the local Stokesley, Great Ayton, Hutton Rugby and surrounding North Yorkshire area. Rosedene Nurseries focus on providing enriching learning opportunities within a nurturing environment for our children to become kind, curious and ready to shape the world. Rosedene focus on an enriching curriculum featuring Curiosity-led learning, Forest & Beach School, Community partnerships, Health & Well-being and School-readiness. Rosedene employ a team of highly qualified early years professionals, offering career development. Every Rosedene Nursery is rated Outstanding or Good with Ofsted.

Salary: £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. This will be discussed at regular intervals. Hours: We are open all year round - Monday to Friday 7.30am-6.00pm. Exact shifts TBC. 30 hours a week. Start date: Monday 16 March 2026. Duration: 1 year 3 months.