Early Years Apprentice: Fully Funded Training & Hands-On Care

Family Adventures Group; Penarth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Fully funded training and development

Leadership development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support and benefits

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Family Adventures Group's Green Giraffe Nursery in Penarth, Cardiff, is seeking a motivated Early Years Apprentice to join the team. This full-time fixed-term apprenticeship offers practical experience and a recognised childcare qualification while supporting children aged 0–5.

You will work with the room team under supervision, contribute to learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment, and undertake apprenticeship training with on-the-job mentoring.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with young children and families.
• Willingness to learn, be reliable and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to undertake required pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high‑quality care, play and learning experiences that support children's development and wellbeing.
• Support the planning and delivery of age‑appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Help prepare learning environments, resources and activities to support daily routines and planned experiences.
• Observe children and contribute to assessments, records and next steps under guidance from senior staff.

Job description

Family Adventures Group's Green Giraffe Nursery in Penarth, Cardiff, is seeking a motivated Early Years Apprentice to join the team. This full-time fixed-term apprenticeship offers practical experience and a recognised childcare qualification while supporting children aged 0–5.

You will work with the room team under supervision, contribute to learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment, and undertake apprenticeship training with on-the-job mentoring.