Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Winkworth

Introduction

Are you a passionate early year's practitioner looking to develop your career in a fully outdoor forest nursery setting? Little Forest Folk Winkworth has a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, 

About the Employer

Little Forest Folk was established to give children the chance to grow up with a sense of awe and freedom as part of their everyday lives. Our nurseries connect children back to nature, inspiring them to live a naturally healthy lifestyle that builds resilience, confidence, independence and self-motivation – all the tools they need for a happy and successful life. We want to offer this generation the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful outdoors childhood that many of us were fortunate enough to have experienced but that children in London are sadly now missing out on.

What You'll Do

Little Forest Folk Winkworth is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for the outdoors, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, fully outdoor forest nurseries, where we are providing 2–5-year-olds with an exemplary early year learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world. 

About the Role:

As a Forest Nursery Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Use your passion for the outdoors to deliver a fantastic experience for our children
• Work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
• A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
• Uniform allowance
• Social events throughout the year
• A fit, healthy, active job
• Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
• Discounted childcare
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Your Future with Us:

Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development
Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one
High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training
Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions

Training Outcome

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast-growing company. 

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED