Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Nursery - KD
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities with support from experienced staff.
- Complete observations and contribute to assessments and learning journeys.
- Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
- Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice.
- Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's progress.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
- Recognise and appropriately report safeguarding concerns.
- Contribute to a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Working week
Monday to Friday with varied shifts from 7am to 7pm for 40 hours per week.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.
Successful apprentices may secure a permanent Early Years Educator position with opportunities to progress into Room Leader, Third in Charge or other senior Early Years roles.
Things to consider
- Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer's location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
- Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
- This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
- For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.
About THE NURTURE NEST MULTILINGUAL LIMITED
At The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery, we believe every child is unique, capable, and full of potential. Our curriculum is designed to nurture confident, curious, kind, and resilient learners through a rich, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment. We celebrate diversity, promote equality, and ensure every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.