Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 - TreeTots Childcare

Best Practice Network Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Practice Network Limited is seeking a warm, enthusiastic apprentice for a nursery role in the United Kingdom. The position offers hands-on experience in early years while pursuing a recognised qualification.

The role involves working closely with colleagues, supporting children, and engaging in a blended learning approach with on-site and online elements. The successful candidate will complete a DBS check and provide two professional references before starting.

Qualifications

• DBS check required prior to starting work.
• Two professional references prior to starting.
• Right to work in the UK and eligibility for apprenticeship funding.
• Experience or enthusiasm for working with young children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe environment for children.
• Communicating with parents and carers.
• Observing and assessing children's development and needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Attending courses and completing tasks related to the apprenticeship.
• Working with others and following nursery policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Responsible

Friendly and Approachable

Strong English

Job description

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification.

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

We had a vision of creating an environment which focuses on being surrounded by nature. We believe that the closer to nature children are the happier they will be and the more they will learn. When a child is free to explore natures riches, we believe their senses are heightened, which in turn enhances their creative and imaginative play.

Tasks

• Creating a safe environment
• Communicating with parents
• Observing and assessing children
• Maintaining records
• Attending courses
• Completing tasks
• Working with others
• Following policies

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Responsible
• Friendly and Approachable
• Strong English

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college.

One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Nursery opening hours

• 8AM - 17.30PM (Monday - Thursday)
• 8AM - 4.30PM (Friday)

Working hours

Approximately 32 hours per week, All Year Round position. 2 weeks of closure during Summer Holidays, 1 week of closure over Christmas break.

Start Date

ASAP

Requirements

You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date. We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

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