Early Years Educator Apprentice - Learn & Grow

Realise; Winwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Employee of the month award

Childcare discount

Refer a friend scheme

Healthcare scheme

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus

Job summary

The Cheshire Day Nursery Group is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join our caring team. You will help care for children, support development, and promote a safe, stimulating learning environment under supervision.

Training is provided through Realise, leading to the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with on‑the‑job learning and safeguarding responsibilities. 40 hours per week, shifts arranged at offer stage.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator as part of the apprenticeship standard.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• Take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• Support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team work

Organisation

Friendly

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

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

The Cheshire Day Nursery Group is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join our caring team. You will help care for children, support development, and promote a safe, stimulating learning environment under supervision.

Training is provided through Realise, leading to the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with on‑the‑job learning and safeguarding responsibilities. 40 hours per week, shifts arranged at offer stage.