Nursery Apprentice L3

Summary

As a nursery apprentice, you'll assist staff in creating a safe environment for young children. Duties include engaging in activities, helping with meals, and supporting daily tasks. This role is perfect for those passionate about working with children and starting a career in early childhood education.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday until Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm. 4 or 5 days per week Shift pattern to be established at the Interview. A DBS Check and 2 references will be required

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Naturally Curious Childcare Nursery, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years, supporting their development and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Child Care and Development: Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's learning and development across all areas of the EYFS
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using this information to inform planning
Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs are met
Support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development
Health and Safety: Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children
Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
Communication and Relationships: Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Provide regular feedback to parents about their child's progress
Work collaboratively with the nursery team to ensure smooth daily operations
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Keep up-to-date with current early years education practices and legislation
Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of children's activities, progress, and any concerns
Assist in the preparation of materials and resources for activities
Contribute to the planning and evaluation of the nursery's curriculum

Where you’ll work

137
Worting Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 6NN

Training

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

College or training organisation

BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

No college attendance
1 to 1 support from a Business Trainer in the workplace
E-Portfolio
Minimum of 6 hours per week off the job training

More training information

Aspiral Learning is BCoT's apprenticeship team and one of the largest providers in the region. They work with diverse employers across industries, offering various apprenticeship programs
Aspiral Learning delivers training through a combination of workplace learning and/or college attendance, ensuring apprentices receive comprehensive education while earning. They focus on supporting both new and existing employees in their career development

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and are looking to start a career in early childhood education.

About this company

Maples Day Nursery, part of Naturally Curious Childcare in Basingstoke, offers quality care for children aged 2-5. Following the Curiosity Approach, they provide a flexible, home-from-home experience with natural materials and outdoor play, fostering independence and holistic development. They also provide a school holiday Forest school.

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

After this apprenticeship

Permanent member of staff

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