Early Years Educator Apprentice Broughton Cottage
Kent, TN13 2TD
Ref: VAC-02625
Sector: Early Years
Deadline: 29/10/2026
Start Date: 31/10/2026
Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm
Company: Broughton Cottage
Positions Available: 1
Vacancy Detail
The position is in our Broughton Cottage nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children.
We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
- Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
- Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
- Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
- Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
- Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.
We can offer you;
- Additional leave
- Discounted or free food
- Company events
- On-site parking
Qualifications required
- Level 2 qualification in early years preferable
- Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.
- Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop
- Caring
- Reliable
Skills required
- Team player
- Able to support fun leaning activities
Future Prospects
Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.
Future Prospects
Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.
Other Information
Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.
Other Information
Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.
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.
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.
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Early Years Educator Apprentice Broughton Cottage employer: Realise Training Group
At Realise, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of bus drivers through exceptional training and support. Our Cleckheaton depot offers a collaborative work culture where you can thrive, with flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and numerous opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the transport industry while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
