Why join us?
Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rated), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery from day one. Exclusive partner benefits: long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. Wellbeing support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service. Career development: team inset days, access to online training in addition to your course and a permanent role as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (subject to successfully completing your apprenticeship).
About us
We are employee‑owned: every colleague is a partner with a voice, helping drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax‑free dividend. We are number 1: ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes. We are community‑driven: supporting causes close to our hearts, we have raised more than £3.5 million for charity. We are environmentally responsible: our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. We are invested in your development: our commitment to delivering high‑quality teaching and learning has established our academy, EduBase, as a trusted provider in the sector.
About you
You are passionate about building a career with children and have an interest in child development. You thrive when engaging in practical tasks and are excited about learning how to plan and implement high‑quality, engaging activities that are linked to the early years curriculum and promote children’s learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress. You are nurturing, empathetic and prioritise safety, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and happy, their well‑being is promoted and their individual needs are met at all times, while demonstrating respect for our policies and procedures and following direction from your management team and Trainer/Assessor. You can manage your time effectively, making good use of ‘off the job’ learning time within your working week. You enjoy working in partnership with others as part of a team, have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and will build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
What our apprenticeship offers you
- A blend of practical experience and underpinning theory: based at the nursery with a Trainer/Assessor from our academy visiting regularly to guide your learning; attend regular group training sessions (usually once every 6–8 weeks) at our academy in Newport Pagnell.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification: you will engage in either a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; an online initial assessment will determine the most suitable level for you.
- English and/or maths functional skills qualifications: if you do not already hold suitable qualifications, you will undertake the relevant functional skills qualification(s) as required by government rules and EYFS requirements.
- Paediatric first aid qualification: the first aid course will take place at our academy and your certificate will be valid for three years.
Eligibility criteria
- Documentation to evidence Right to Work in the UK and your National Insurance Number.
- Photographic ID in the form of a valid passport or driving licence (full or provisional).
- Access to a computer (laptop or PC) to undertake the initial online assessment and to submit ongoing coursework.
- Been resident in the UK for at least the last three years.
- Comfortable travelling to and from group training sessions at our academy in Newport Pagnell; travel costs will be covered.
Salary
£8.00 per hour to start, rising to £10.41 per hour after six months in post. If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £12.74 per hour.
Inclusiveness and equal opportunity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages (16+ due to apprenticeship rules set by the government) and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Other information
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery, meet the eligibility criteria and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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