Early Years Apprentice

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

Job summary

A renowned day nursery in Fordingbridge is looking for an Early Years Apprentice. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain on-the-job training while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the nursery. The role focuses on providing quality care and education to children, working closely with experienced staff members in a supportive environment. You will be enrolled in a comprehensive training program to develop your skills in early years education, leading to recognized qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive Salary - Up to £12.21 an hour

Annual leave starts at 24 days

Paid birthday day off

Team fun days

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans for all staff

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for early years education and child care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care and education for children.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children's needs.
• Participate in planning and delivering engaging activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

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Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice

, Apply From: 01/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Employer

Family First - Fordingbridge Day Nursery

Vacancy Description

Fordingbridge 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

All rooms at the Nursery have direct access to large outdoor play areas. We take the safety and security of the children very seriously and all areas are securely enclosed. Our aim is to provide a happy and emotionally secure environment where children in our care can trust us to meet their emotional and physical needs, have the freedom to develop at their own pace, and know they will be valued for who they are.

Vacancy Location

Sailsbury Road, Burgate, Fordingbridge, UK SP6 1LX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000323153

Key Dates

Apply From

01/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-25 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-06-30 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. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future.

Learning Provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

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