Early Years Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Handkerchief Day Nursery as an Early Years Apprentice. This role offers on-the-job training, enabling you to experience the daily operations of a nursery and work with children to support their development. You will assist with daily activities and learn essential skills related to early years education while contributing positively to a caring and nurturing environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary - Up to £12.21 an hour

24 days of annual leave, plus a birthday off

Annual pay review

Team fun days and award events

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans for all staff

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator.
• Completion of Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
• Training in Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing high standards of care and education for children.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard

Job description

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Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice

, Apply From: 18/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Employer

Family First - Handkerchief Day Nursery

Vacancy Description

Handkerchief Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to;

• To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents
• To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development
• To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements
• To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment
• To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
• To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits*:

• Competitive Salary - Up to £12.21 an hour dependant on age and experience
• Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays
• Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary
• Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams
• Lunch provided
• Uniform provided
• Progression plans for all staff
• Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed
  *All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Early Years Apprentice

Employer Description

At Handkerchief Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries Group, we place high expectations on ourselves to provide an environment where children are supported, listened to and above all, respected. Our environment facilitates, nurtures and encourages a wide range of experiences that ensure all of our children feel a sense of belonging at Handkerchief Day Nursery.

Vacancy Location

High Street, Kegworth Derby UK DE74 2DA

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000326348

Key Dates

Apply From

18/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-07-25 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-04 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Family First 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 through Family First’s dedicated training provider, Realise.

Learning Provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skillsCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

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