Apprentice Nursery Educator

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning activities, completing observations, and ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

Little Rascals Nursery (part of Bright Stars UK) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, caring nature., GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship. Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five Personal Qualities A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress Skills Required Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential Organisation An attentive and compassionate nature Training to be Provided Your 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)
  
  You'll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment.
Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is a key part of the role. Our high-quality service ensures children develop socially, intellectually, culturally, physically and emotionally in a homely, caring and secure environment. What We Offer In return for your commitment, we offer: £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year. Free uniform Discounted childcare 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage, This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year. Apprenticeship Duration