Introduction
Circadian Nest Nursery are looking for 2 new Apprentices. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship Level3.
About the Employer
Join a brand‑new boutique nursery in Oxford from day one. Work alongside experienced practitioners caring for children under five, gain your Level3 Early Years qualification, and help shape a warm, nature‑led setting.
What You’ll Do
Circadian Nest Nursery is a brand‑new, small‑setting nursery based at Donnington Doorstep Family Centre in East Oxford, caring for children from birth to school age. As our Apprentice Early Years Educator, you’ll be part of a close‑knit team led by an experienced Level6 Manager and a Level3 Deputy, learning every aspect of practice from the ground up. You’ll spend most of your time across our baby room and two‑year‑olds’ room, supporting key persons, planning activities, and building strong relationships with children and their families. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be a confident, qualified Early Years Educator with hands‑on experience in a nurturing, values‑led setting.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework
- Help maintain a safe, calm, and stimulating environment across the baby and toddler rooms
- Build warm, secure attachments with key children and positive relationships with their families
- Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to their learning journeys and next steps
- Assist with daily care routines including mealtimes, nappy changes, and rest periods
- Uphold high standards of hygiene, safeguarding, and health and safety at all times
- Attend off‑the‑job training and complete coursework alongside your day‑to‑day learning in the setting
Benefits
- Direct mentorship from a Level6 Manager and a Level3 Deputy from your first day
- Small, supportive team in a brand‑new setting where your contribution genuinely shapes the culture
- 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme
- Excellent transport links – walking distance from Cowley Road and frequent buses from Oxford city centre
- On‑site facilities
- Ongoing CPD and progression opportunities as the nursery grows
- Training outcome: possibility of being offered a full‑time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Skills Required
- Creative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
Course Information
- Course: Early Years Educator (Level3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and Early Years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30
- Expected Duration: 1Year6Months
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Training Provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
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