Early Years Educator Apprentice - Freshfields Nursery School

About the role

Dreaming of a career where you make a real impact? ✨ Freshfields Nursery School is looking for an Apprentice to join our amazing, growing team! 🌱

This is your chance to dive headfirst into the world of childcare and get paid while you learn. 🤩 You'll be shadowing a buddy, getting hands-on experience, and working towards becoming a key person, nurturing our littlest learners. 🧸

What you'll be doing:

• Helping your team provide top-notch care, education, and ensure everything runs smoothly. 🤝
• Brainstorming awesome activities that help kids learn and grow. 🧠
• Chatting with the team about each child's unique needs. 🗣️
• Keeping our nursery safe, clean, and healthy. 🧼
• Following all our awesome policies and procedures. ✅
• Making sure we always meet health and safety standards. 🚨
• Teaming up with your buddy to champion inclusion. 💖
• Observing, assessing, and planning exciting, challenging activities tailored to each child. 🎨

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary that gets reviewed annually. 💰
• Generous annual leave (starting at 24 days!) plus a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. 🎂
• FREE lunch and uniform. 🥪
• Epic team fun days and award events. 🎉
• Clear progression plans to help you climb the ladder. 🚀
• 24/7 confidential support through our employee assistance helpline. 📞
• You'll be working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, including Paediatric First Aid and Functional Skills in Maths & English (if needed). 🎓

You’ll spend your days at your allocated nursery and have dedicated training days with our brilliant provider, Realise. Plus, 20% of your learning will happen right there on the job! 💡

We're all about keeping kids safe, so we conduct thorough safeguarding checks and require an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 💯

Ready to kickstart your childcare adventure? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care, and education for children.
• Contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan stimulating activities linking to individual learning and development needs.

Skills