Early Years Apprentice

MP Training and Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Early Years Apprentice to join their vibrant nursery environment. This role offers the opportunity to nurture and educate young children, fostering their curiosity and development through engaging activities and play. With a commitment to professional growth, you will receive comprehensive support and training to complete your formal qualifications. The nursery values inclusivity and offers a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and want to be part of a team dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete English qualifications alongside apprenticeship.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play.
• Encourage children's learning through activities and reading.

Skills

Commitment to completing apprenticeship

Communication techniques

Ability to develop trust

Passion for making learning fun

Education

English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Nursery – Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery

Salary – £26790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Barnet, Hertfordshire.

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our Norfolk Lodge Montessori nursery.

Located in Barnet, we offer the very best care and early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with an onsite car park. Conveniently situated near Potters Bar station and High Barnet tube, our nursery is open for 46 weeks of the year (35 weeks term time and 11 weeks of Activity School). Please note, the nursery is accessible by car only.

• £26,790.40 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift: 40 hours over 5 days.
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – creating learning opportunities that support the children’s learning. With the support of your assessor, you will attend all required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification. You will reflect and proactively use new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning.

What we’re looking for

• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship
• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If not already held, a willingness to complete alongside your apprenticeship
• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
  

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!