Nursery Apprentice

Summary

We have an opportunity for a caring individual to join us as a Nursery Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone starting in the early years sector while pursuing a full Level 3 qualification in Childcare. Earn while you learn! This is a full-time position 35-40 hours Monday to Friday. Hourly rate of £7.55 and an extensive benefits package.

Wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Annual pay reviews, salary increases when you turn both 19 and have completed one year of apprenticeship.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 3 May

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

10

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The key responsibilities for a Nursery Apprentice is to:

Support Early Years Educators: Assist qualified staff in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children
Child Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, providing attentive supervision during play and learning activities
Learning Activities: Help plan and implement educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development
Observation and Record Keeping: Observe children’s progress and assist in maintaining accurate records of their development and learning milestones
Maintain a Clean Environment: Help keep the nursery clean and organised, including tidying play areas, sanitising toys, and preparing materials for activities
Support Personal Care: Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, changing, and toilet training as needed
Engage with Parents and Caregivers: Build positive relationships with children and their families, communicating effectively about their child’s progress and activities
Participate in Training: Attend training sessions and workshops to further develop skills and knowledge in early childhood education
Follow Policies and Procedures: Adhere to nursery policies, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding practices to ensure a safe learning environment
Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the nursery team, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment

These responsibilities provide a solid foundation for developing skills in early childhood education and preparing for a successful career in the early years.

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Cator Park Pavilion, Aldersmead Road, Beckenham, BR3 1NA
Stock Road, Billericay, CM12 0RT
8-10 Blyth Road, Bromley, BR1 3RX
79 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1PJ
Moor End Farm, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE
114 Huntsman Road, Ilford, IG6 3SY
33 Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0EJ
38-40 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
School Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HJ
8 Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Caring

About this company

We are an award-winning nursery family on a mission to be the place loved by children, trusted by families and where every Early Years Educator with big dreams wants to work! We make it our job to know exactly what it takes to help our teams to thrive. From carefully chosen employee benefits that support your wellbeing and work-life balance and our unique Kindred pedagogy filled with awe and wonder to the endless career and development opportunities we create. Your success is our success! The result? A thriving team that makes us feel like luckiest nursery family in the world. The best part – we have only just got started! Join one of our award-winning teams today and let us help you soar. You’ll be amazed where our famous Kindred Awe and Wonder can take you.

https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Birthday Off, Paid Sick Days Health Care Plan Retail Discounts Recognition & Rewards Days off between Christmas & New Year. 50% Childcare Discount Virtual GP Access Counselling Support Discounted Gym Membership Learning Platform Access

After this apprenticeship

To be a qualified practitioner with career progression, we have a progression programme where there is the opportunity to move through the positions within the nursery to management positions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Kindred Nurseries

Heidi Dorrington

heidi.dorrington@kindrednurseries.co.uk

07568430279

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309820.

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