Early Years Apprentice
Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd, Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
Early Years Apprentice
£15,808 a year
Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd, Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 27-09-2026 (In 31 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Our Westoning site are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children learn, develop, and thrive in a safe environment. The ideal candidate will: Be caring, reliable, and enthusiastic. Have genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Be committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children.
About the Employer
Merry Poppets aim is to deliver outstanding service through forward looking. The nursery was founded in 2006 and comprises of 4 settings delivering childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years of age. The company recognizes that co operative and effective team work is essential to the success of the nursery. The nursery welcomes each new colleague and it is through goodwill that effective relationships grow.
What You'll Do
- Support practitioners in providing high-quality care and education
- Observe children and help extend their learning through planned activities that meet their individual needs and interests
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required
- Work in partnership with parents, carers, family members, and colleagues to continually improve the quality of care and education provided
- Help ensure that children are kept safe and that safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times
- Contribute to creating a positive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Training Outcome
An opportunity to interview for a permanent full time role.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Maths/English - A* to C or 4-9
Course Information
Course: Early years educator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm or 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL