Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Nursery - AJ
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 - Friday, 40 hours per week, with varied shifts from 8.00am - 6.00pm.
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 BRIGHT LITTLE STARS LTD
At Bright Little Stars, we are dedicated to nurturing bright futures, giving every child the best possible start in life through inspiring learning, exceptional education and care and meaningful relationships. Since opening our first nursery in 2013, we have grown into a trusted and respected group of six settings. At the heart of our nurseries is our dream: to create a warm, family-like community where every child feels safe, loved and inspired to shine, in their own unique way. We preserve this strong sense of belonging by nurturing children with truth, love, and compassion, encouraging them to grow with self-belief, confidence and independence. We see and respect every child as a unique individual. Our child-centred approach places each child at the heart of their learning journey. We nurture not only academic progress, but also social, emotional and creative development, laying strong foundations for lifelong success.