Early Years Apprentice - Puddleducks

Introduction

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Puddle Ducks Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your Level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development.

About the Employer

Puddle-ducks is a beautiful setting located in a private gated environment a short walk from Putney High Street. The nursery offers a tranquil environment where children become confident learners through stimulating and engaging activities. The nursery has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and now benefits from an inspirational and innovative outdoor environment which provides endless opportunities for children to explore

What You'll Do

Puddle Ducks Nursery in Putney, part of Bright Stars Nursery Group) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.

About the Role
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
• Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities
• Act as a key person for a group of children
• Support planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Bright Stars?
At Puddle Ducks we firmly believe our team are our best asset.
We offer:

• Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
• Nursery uniform provided
• Free lunches
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20 days holiday, plus an
• Day off for your birthday! Plus extra day for each year of continuous service
• Childcare discounts
• Annual Christmas party
• Access to a healthcare scheme
• £500 completion bonus
• £1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.

Training Outcome

• A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

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

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED