At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our nursery team and help children thrive through play and learning.
- Company: Join Spring Seesaw, a nurturing environment dedicated to early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, professional training, and discounts at 15,000 retailers.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages all backgrounds to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
- Qualifications: Passion for childcare and commitment to your apprenticeship journey.
The predicted salary is between 16685 - 16685 £ per year.
Salary: £16,685.76 per annum
Location: Braintree, Essex
Contract/Hours: Fixed Term/Full Time – 40 hours per week (18 months)
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional qualifications and excellent training
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
A bit about the role:
As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting our passionate nursery team at Spring Seesaw, working alongside experienced practitioners and room leaders. You'll gain hands-on experience while studying towards your early years’ qualification, learning how to create inspiring play opportunities, support children's development, and build positive relationships with families. Every day brings a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners, all within a supportive and nurturing environment where your development truly matters.
In this role, you will:
- Work alongside nursery practitioners in supporting children's development.
- Participate in planning and setting up activities for a range of children.
- Develop successful relationships with children and their families.
- Observe and track children's development and share this with parent/carers and other professionals.
About you:
- A genuine interest in childcare and a true passion for children.
- Patience, a friendly manner, and the ability to communicate with children, young people, colleagues and other adults such as parents and carers.
- A commitment to study time to help you achieve your qualification.
- A desire to complete your apprenticeship and become a valued member of our team.
The Training:
You will be completing an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The expected duration of this course is 18 months. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:
We work hard to create an inclusive environment, where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together, with skills like yours, we’re capable of amazing things. We actively encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability, as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children. Men are currently under-represented within our Children Service roles. We’d like to change that. So, we really encourage men to apply for any of our Children Service roles.
Apprentice in Braintree employer: Spring Childcare
At Spring Seesaw, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where apprentices can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, our Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience alongside experienced practitioners, ensuring you gain valuable skills while enjoying generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and discounts at numerous retailers. Join us in Braintree, Essex, where your passion for childcare will be celebrated, and your growth will be supported every step of the way.
