At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join Little Pioneers, a leading Early Years provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, with potential for leadership roles after qualification.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: GCSE English (C/4) desired; communication and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24420 - 30000 £ per year.
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be continuously learning and developing to build your career in our Little Pioneers nurseries. By putting into practice the new knowledge and skills achieved through your apprenticeship, you will help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the learning experiences of children through our Pioneering Pathway and pedagogy.
- Support your colleagues to provide enabling environments, ensuring all children have high quality opportunities to play, learn and develop.
- Develop a good knowledge of safeguarding and act swiftly to address any emerging child protection concerns, ensuring these are referred without delay to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Prioritise safety by contributing to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment in which every child feels valued, their well-being is promoted, and their individual needs are consistently met.
- Work with your colleagues to provide our families with an exceptional experience, building relationships with the children’s families to ensure the children’s individual needs are met.
- Work with your colleagues under the direction of your Room Manager to achieve the nursery targets to be safe, compliant and meet regulatory requirements.
- Work with your Room Manager by positively contributing to the success of all aspects of your room, the nursery and the nursery plan.
Training Outcome
On completion of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, you will progress into an Early Years Practitioner role and can progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship to become a fully qualified Level 3 Senior Practitioner. Once qualified, there is the opportunity to progress into leadership roles within the nursery, for example, Room Manager, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
GCSE English – C/4 (desired)
Course Information
Course: Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) – Route: Education and Early Years – Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Your shifts will be in nursery opening times: Monday – Friday between 7.30am – 6.30pm. You may be requested to attend staff meetings / parents’ evenings in the evening and you may be required to support with open days on a Saturday.
Additional Information
Number of Positions Available: 3
Training Provider: HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
Early Years Apprentice in Bristol employer: Your Coop Little Pioneers
As an Early Years Apprentice at Little Pioneers nurseries, you will be part of a nurturing and inclusive work culture that prioritises the development of both children and staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to progress from an apprentice to a fully qualified practitioner and beyond, supported by comprehensive training and mentorship. Located in a vibrant community, our nurseries offer a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of children and their families.
