At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through play-based experiences and engaging activities.
- Company: Acresfield Academy, a nurturing nursery with a strong educational focus.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 qualification, hands-on experience, and potential for a permanent role.
- Other info: Work 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with mentoring from experienced professionals.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in early years education with a supportive team and valuable training.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/CE required.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
Introduction
Acresfield Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join a welcoming nursery team.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your career in Early Years, working alongside an experienced, hardworking and highly successful team who will provide support, guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Our nursery, attached to the school, provides high‑quality early years education for 26 children aged 3 and 4 years.
We have established a strong educational nursery where children are encouraged to develop curiosity, confidence and independence through high‑quality early learning experiences.
Children thrive in a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment.
The nursery is well resourced and designed to provide a modern, enabling and welcoming space where children can flourish.
- What You’ll Do
- Support children’s learning and development through high‑quality play‑based experiences
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities appropriate to children’s individual ages, stages and interests
- Promote children’s emotional wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour
- Provide high‑quality care, including supporting personal hygiene routines, toileting and changing where required
- Prepare and serve meals, snacks and drinks in line with food hygiene and allergy procedures
- Support children during mealtimes and encourage healthy eating habits
- Help create and maintain a safe, clean, stimulating and welcoming learning environment
- Observe children’s progress and contribute to assessments, learning journals and planning
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and all nursery and school policies and procedures
- Work effectively as part of the nursery and wider school team
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Training Outcome
A Level3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Valuable hands‑on experience in a nursery environment will be provided.
Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals.
Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network.
The opportunity to build a long‑term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role.
Training will include a paediatric first aid qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Creativity
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English – 4/CE
- Essential – GCSE Maths – 4/CE
- Course Information
- Course: Early Years Educator (Level3)
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
Working week: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Expected duration: 1 year 6 months. Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED.
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Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship in Chester employer: Acresfield Academy
Acresfield Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for those embarking on their Early Years career. With a dedicated team of experienced professionals, apprentices receive invaluable hands-on experience and mentoring, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth. The academy's commitment to high-quality education ensures that both staff and children thrive in a stimulating and well-resourced setting, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
