Early years Educator Apprentice - Swanbourne

Your Role

As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach.
• Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards.
• Help assess children’s development under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team.
• Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning).
• Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable.

Pay rates are in line with

National Minimum Wage

£12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for ages 18–20, and £8.00 per hour for those under 18 and apprentices

Benefits

Uniform provided

Closed over ChristmasTraining to be ProvidedYour 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)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Apprenticeship Duration14 Months

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