Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Winkworth

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to develop your career in a fully outdoor forest nursery setting? Little Forest Folk Winkworth have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.

Little Forest Folk was established to give children the chance to grow up with a sense of awe and freedom as part of their everyday lives. Our nurseries connect children back to nature, inspiring them to live a naturally healthy lifestyle that builds resilience, confidence, independence and self-motivation – all the tools they need for a happy and successful life.

What You'll Do: Little Forest Folk Winkworth 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:

• £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.

Training Outcome: Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Skills Required: Communication Skills, Creative, Customer care skills, Friendly, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience.

Qualifications: Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4, Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4.

Course Information: Course: Early years educator (level 3), Level: 3, Route: Education and early years Apprenticeship Level: Advanced.

Working Arrangements: Working Week: 40 Hours per week Monday - Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months. Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED.