Early Years Outdoor Apprentice

Company: YMCA-DG
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Location: Blagdon
Job Description:

What we are looking for in you

You will undertake a full Early Years Outdoor Apprenticeship, gaining experience in outdoor play and bushcraft. You will design and adapt outdoor environments to meet children’s needs, lead safe and meaningful outdoor experiences that align with curriculum and development goals, and create inclusive, engaging spaces that enable active learning. You will work collaboratively with team members to foster creativity, adapt approaches to each child, demonstrate compassion and empathy, and commit to the safety and well‑being of the children. This apprenticeship role is for someone eager to learn and to participate in professional development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time roles)
  • A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
  • Monthly employee raffle
  • Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
  • A complimentary one‑night hotel stay at one of our locations
  • Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
  • Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
  • Access to confidential counselling services
  • Employer contributions to your pension scheme
  • Exclusive charity worker discounts

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminate unlawful discrimination. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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Posted: July 15th, 2026