At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children aged 2-5 in a beautiful outdoor nursery setting.
- Company: Join Little Forest Folk, a vibrant and nature-loving team.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, discounts, a day off on your birthday, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working outdoors every day.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths/English or willingness to learn; experience with young children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22464 - 22464 £ per year.
Little Forest Folk Chiswick is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for the outdoors, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, fully outdoor forest nurseries, where we are providing 2-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today's world.
About the Role
As a Forest Nursery Apprentice, you'll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting.
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
- Using your passion for the outdoors to deliver a fantastic experience for our children
- Working 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
What We Offer
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
- A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
- Uniform allowance
- Social events throughout the year
- A fit, healthy, active job
- Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
- 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 their training
- Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions
Working Week
40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Qualifications Required
- GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
- Experience working with 2-5 year olds desirable
Personal Qualities
- Team player, enthusiastic, creative, high-energy, outstanding with children and dedicated to having fun
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills
- A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors
- Someone who is highly organised, reliable and a driven team-player
- Ability to learn new skills and knowledge
- Ability to self-learn and research and meet deadlines.
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)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.
Apprenticeship Duration
14 Months
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