Early Years Educator Apprentice - Child First Bicester

BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE LIMITED

Cherwell District

On-site

GBP 11,000 - 18,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Discounted childcare

CPD through Noodle Now

£500 completion bonus

£1,000 loyalty bonus after one year

28 days annual leave including bank-h"

Payable bonus when qualified

Job summary

Child First Bicester is offering an Apprentice Nursery Educator role to train towards Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will join a supportive team, plan activities, observe progress, and help safeguard children in a busy private day care setting.

The role includes working 40 hours per week, shifts to be agreed, with a focus on developing practical skills and building strong relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

Communication skills essential for engaging with children and families.
Initiative and organisation are important to plan observations and activities.
Patient and caring approach to support children's development.
Team working to thrive in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out activities supporting learning and development.
Complete observations and track children's progress.
Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.
Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Organisation

Patience

Team working

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Introduction

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award-winning nursery setting? Child First in Bicester have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.

About the Employer

We incorporate all seven areas of learning into the early year's curriculum, ensuring the children have a well prepared, inviting, and stimulating environment. Staff provide a range of activities to cater for children's individual interests and development needs, working towards the Early Years' Outcomes - Early Learning Goals, across all areas of the curriculum.

What You'll Do

Child First Bicester is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and eager to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

You'll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role.

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including uniform, discounted childcare, access to CPD through Noodle Now, payable bonus when qualified and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays). Funded Level 3 training with £500 completion bonus plus £1,000 loyalty bonus after one year.

Salary - under 18 - £8.00 per hour, 18-20 - £10.85 per hour, 21+ - £12.71 per hour.

Child First Bicester Nursery is a private day care nursery situated in the historic market town of Bicester. Located close to the town centre, the Nursery is perfectly positioned for local residents.

Training Outcome

A full-time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required