Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Bees Knees Nursery

Realise Training; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. This role includes on-the-job training, where you will support children’s learning and development while gaining practical experience in a nursery environment. Responsibilities will include assisting with daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and participating in training opportunities. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a commitment to child welfare. Discounts and other benefits are included.

Benefits

Childcare discount

Bike to work scheme

Stamp cards

Childcare discount

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in the development of high standards of care and education.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in managing nursery operations.
• Observe and assess children's learning and development.
• Maintain a safe and healthy nursery environment.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Job description

About the role

Bees Knees Day Nursery and Preschool in Reading 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.
• 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

• Staff welfare ethos
• Stamp cards
• Bike to work scheme
• Childcare discount

Development Opportunities

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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.

Apprenticeship Standard

• 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.