Outdoor Forest Nursery Apprentice (Early Years)

Realise Training Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

Birthday day off

Uniform allowance

Social events throughout the year

Discounts at outdoor retailers

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave

CPD and training via Noodle Now

Job summary

Little Forest Folk Chiswick is seeking an enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice to join our fully outdoor setting, working with 2-5 year olds and pursuing a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. You’ll be part of a warm team in a beautiful outdoor environment, supported to develop skills while contributing to children’s growth.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, planning support, and building strong relationships with families and colleagues, with a focus on nature-led learning

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Experience working with 2-5 year olds desirable.
• Team player, enthusiastic, creative, high-energy, outstanding with children and dedicated to having fun

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children
• Use your passion for the outdoors to deliver a fantastic experience for our children
• Work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Skills

Nature play passion

Organised and reliable

Team player

Ability to learn

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

Little Forest Folk Chiswick is seeking an enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice to join our fully outdoor setting, working with 2-5 year olds and pursuing a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. You’ll be part of a warm team in a beautiful outdoor environment, supported to develop skills while contributing to children’s growth.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, planning support, and building strong relationships with families and colleagues, with a focus on nature-led learning