Early Years Educator Apprentice

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Educator Apprentice to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant nursery environment, where you will support children's learning through creative and engaging play activities. As an apprentice, you will gain valuable on-the-job training while working towards a Level 3 qualification. The nursery is committed to nurturing happy, confident learners and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional development. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a positive impact, this apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking a patient and creative individual with strong communication skills.
• Must be non-judgemental and detail-oriented to support children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct child-led and adult-led play activities.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being while promoting their development.
• Work collaboratively with parents and professionals to meet children's needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

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Early Years Educator Apprentice

Apply From: 02/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Employer

The Oak Tree Nursery

Vacancy Description

The Oak Tree Nursery School is a highly motivated and committed team, which offers a wealth of CPD opportunities and career progression within the nursery.

As an apprentice, you will be patient, kind, professional, fair and a team player. We strive to create happy, confident and healthy learners through our own curriculum linked to the EYES. We are looking for somebody who shares the same values and ethics as we do and who appreciates the children's ability to learn through play.

We provide a range of stimulating activities through lots of creative/sensory play and using real life experiences to enhance their learning.

Please find below the duties and expectations of an early years educator apprentice:

• Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests.
• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development.
• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued.
• Carry out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage.
• Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion.
• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children.
• Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge.
• Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprenticeship programme and beyond.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Early Years Educator Apprentice

Employer Description

The Oak Tree Nursery School is an independent day nursery in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Founded in 2004, we strive to create a friendly, vibrant and healthy environment dedicated to helping families support their children to reach their full potential.

Vacancy Location

Bere Hill, Whitchurch, UK RG28 7EB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000312827

Key Dates

Apply From

02/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-12 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. The Oak Tree Nursery School 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 The Oak Tree Nursery 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.

Learning Provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Logical, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience

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