Early Years Apprentice - Shirley

The Natural Childcare Company is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, caring nature.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development. 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
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
• Free uniform
• 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
• Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

Personal Qualities:

• A BIG smile!
• Sense of humour
• Friendly
• Enthusiasm and patience
• Willing to progress

Skills Required:

• Good communication skills
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Organisation
• An attentive and compassionate nature

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: A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Duration: 14 Months

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