Nursery Apprentice

Future plc; Whittle-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Lunch provided

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave

CPD and training via Noodle Now

Job summary

Future Champions Children's Nursery, part of Future plc, seeks a warm Nursery Apprentice to join a friendly team. You will act as key person for a group of children, support planning and observations, and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing within EYFS guidelines. The role includes working towards Level 3 Early Years Educator and related qualifications.

Offer includes training on-the-job, progression opportunities, and a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Qualifications

• Experience with babies or children under five
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards those skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the key person for a group of children
• Support planning, observations and assessments
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of children
• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment aligned with EYFS

Skills

Communication

Observation

Creativity

Safety & Hygiene

Organisation

Care & Compassion

Patience & Calmness

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children's learning and development. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
  Future Champions Children's Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification., GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five Personal Qualities Care & Compassion Patience & Calmness Positive Work Ethic Teamwork Initiative & Adaptability Honesty & Integrity Skills Required Communication: Verbally and in writing, with children, parents, and staff Observation: Noticing and recording children's development and well-being Creativity: Planning engaging and fun activities (arts, music, games) Safety & Hygiene: Understanding and implementing health & safety, food hygiene, and child protection procedures Organisation: Managing time, resources, and tasks effectively 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)

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

• Free uniform Lunch provided Discounted childcare 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Your Future with Us Supportive Team: You'll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing your training Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions Working Week 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage