Location: Conkers Nursery and Forest school
Salary: Apprentice rate, depending on age and apprenticeship guidelines
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start your career in Early Years?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly nursery team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with children, is eager to learn and wants to gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards their Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
What will you be doing?
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced and supportive team to provide high-quality care, learning and experiences for children.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Build warm, caring and positive relationships with children and families.
- Support children's learning and development through play and everyday experiences.
- Plan and support fun, engaging activities linked to children's interests and developmental needs.
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Support children's personal care, health and wellbeing.
- Observe children's development and contribute to their learning journeys.
- Work as part of a team and develop your communication and professional skills.
- Learn about the EYFS, safeguarding, child development and effective early years practice.
- Develop your confidence and knowledge through training, mentoring and practical experience.
What are we looking for?
You don't need lots of experience — we are looking for the right attitude and a genuine passion for working with children.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Caring, kind and patient.
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Reliable, hardworking and committed.
- A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
- Creative and keen to get involved in children's play and learning.
- Able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Willing to listen, take feedback and continually develop your practice.
Most importantly, you should have a genuine interest in helping young children learn, grow and thrive.
What we will offer you
We are committed to supporting our apprentices to develop into confident and skilled Early Years Educators.
You will receive:
- A recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
- Practical experience within a professional nursery environment.
- Support from an experienced nursery team.
- Regular mentoring and opportunities to reflect on your practice.
- Training in safeguarding, paediatric first aid and other relevant areas.
- Opportunities to develop your knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- A supportive environment where you can ask questions, learn from others and build your confidence.
- The opportunity to progress your career within Early Years.
Start your Early Years career with us!
If you are enthusiastic about working with children and want to learn, grow and make a real difference to young children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your first step towards an exciting career in Early Years!
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
