About this job
What Being an Apprentice Involves As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children’s lives.
You’ll
- Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands‑on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
- Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
- Engage children in play‑based activities inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Support children’s developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.
- Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.
Personal Qualities
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- A positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
- A commitment to completing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm.
Qualifications Required
- GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.
- Shifts will be agreed at offer stage.
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) – delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Benefits
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off.
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Working Week 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Working hours will be agreed at offer stage.
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