Early years Educator Apprentice - Swanbourne

Introduction

Are you wanting to progress your career in childcare? Ashbourne Day Nurseries Swanbourne have a wonderful opportunity to join their established team and complete an Early Years Apprenticeship. You will plan and deliver high-quality childcare, work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.

About the Employer

Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 by parents, for parents with our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. We created a fun and friendly environment for children to learn and develop whilst following the certified Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.Whilst Ashbourne continue to grow, we embrace the individuality of all our nurseries and provide Ofsted approved childcare within all of our settings. Each setting offers something unique, whether they are located in purpose-built premises, on a farm or in a listed building.

What You'll Do

Your Role:

• As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment
• You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences
• Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach
• Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards
• Help assess children’s development under supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team
• Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning)
• Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events

What We’re Looking For:

• Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed
• GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable

Pay rates are in line with National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for ages 18–20, and £8.00 per hour for those under 18 and apprentices

Benefits:

• Uniform provided
• Closed over Christmas

Training Outcome

• To gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners
• Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• 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: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED