Nursery Apprentice (King Offa Primary)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive CPD

Aurora Trust-wide training

Enhanced paternity leave

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Discounts and employee benefits

Job summary

The nursery team at King Offa Primary Academy, part of the Aurora Trust, is recruiting an apprentice to support young children's development through play. The role is hands-on nursery support while working towards an Early Years qualification, full-time and term-time-only, tied to the apprenticeship.

Ideal for someone starting or building an early years career, offering extensive CPD and supportive leadership within a well-resourced environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Willingness to work towards an Early Years qualification or enrolment on a relevant apprenticeship.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and learning through play.
• Work as part of the nursery team.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Complete an Early Years apprenticeship alongside the role.

Skills

Genuine passion for working with young

Teamwork

Patience and creativity

Enthusiasm and reliability

Education

Willingness to work towards Early Years qualification

Job description

The nursery team at King Offa Primary Academy, part of the Aurora Trust, is recruiting an apprentice to support young children's development through play. The work is hands-on day-to-day nursery support while working towards an Early Years qualification. It is a full-time, term-time-only fixed-term post tied to the length of the apprenticeship, suited to someone starting or building an early years career.

What the job involves

• Support children's development and learning through play
• Work as part of the nursery team
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Complete an Early Years apprenticeship alongside the role

What’s required

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards an Early Years qualification, or enrolment on a relevant apprenticeship

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine passion for working with young children
• Enthusiasm, reliability and commitment to learning new skills
• Teamwork and building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Patience, creativity and willingness to support learning through play

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What’s offered

• Extensive CPD, including Aurora Trust-wide training
• Enhanced paternity leave, above Green and Burgundy Book terms
• Aurora Academies Advantage: employee assistance, online GP, cycle to work, retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Membership of a multi-academy trust built on collaboration
• Well-resourced learning environment
• Supportive team and senior leadership focused on pupil outcomes