Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Hook-a-gate

About the role

Nursery Apprentice - Level 3 Early Years Qualification 🌟

Hillside House Nursery Hook-A-Gate is on the hunt for a super warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice! If you've got a genuine passion for working with little ones and are keen to smash that Level 3 Early Years qualification, this is your chance. ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be a vital part of our awesome, supportive team, actively contributing to children's learning and development. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, includes:

• Being a fantastic "key person" for a group of children. 🤝
• Helping out with planning, observations, and assessments. ✍️
• Always making sure children are safe, happy, and well-looked after. ✅
• Creating a safe, exciting, and engaging learning environment that follows the EYFS framework. 🌈
• Building amazing, positive relationships with the children, their families, and your colleagues. 🥰

Who We're Looking For:

• Someone who genuinely loves working with children. ❤️
• Caring, nurturing, and bursting with enthusiasm! 🤩
• Eager to learn and grow in the early years sector. 🌱
• A fantastic team player who takes guidance like a pro. 👍

What's In It For You?

We're all about investing in you! 🙌

• Free uniform to keep you looking sharp. 👕
• Discounted childcare for your own little stars. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• A generous 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays). 🏖️
• Access to top-notch CPD and training through Noodle Now. 📚
• A payable bonus when you successfully complete your qualification! 💰
• PLUS: A £500 completion bonus and a £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year! 🚀

Your Future Starts Here:

• Supportive Team: Join a welcoming crew who genuinely value your input and are all about your growth. 🤗
• Build Your Network: Connect with fellow early years pros from day one. 🌐
• High Employability: Most of our apprentices land jobs or move on to further study after their training. 📈
• Career Progression: Many apprentices stick with us, taking on permanent roles and climbing the career ladder. 🪜

Key responsibilities

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues