Early Years Educator Apprentice Little Steps

Realise; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Additional leave

Christmas break off inc Christmas eve

Discounted or free food

Company events

Job summary

Realise's Little Steps Nursery School in Dunstable is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for babies and young children. You will work closely with lead educators to promote development and wellbeing, with a passion for working with young children and babies.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us, with shifts Monday to Friday, 8:00–18:00, and on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Wlexibility to support daily routines (meals, naps, hygiene).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Encourage social and emotional development through interaction.
• Communicate with parents daily and at parents' evenings about progress.
• Support children's daily routines including meals, naps, and hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, safe nursery environment and equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Support calm behaviour in line with nursery policies.
• Contribute to learning through creative play and activities.
• Write observations to build each child’s learning journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Caring

Reliable

Education

Level 2 early years qualification

GCSEs in Maths & English

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

The position is in our Little Steps Nursery School. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children, working mostly in the baby room. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well‑well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and babies. We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you

• Birthday day off
• Additional leave
• Christmas break off inc Christmas eve
• Discounted or free food
• Company events

Working Week Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Level 2 qualification in early years preferable Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Personal Qualities Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop Caring Reliable Skills Required Good communication skills Team player Able to support fun leaning activities 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.

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)