Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
MEAD OPEN FARM DAY NURSERY LIMITED, Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
£16,640 a year
MEAD OPEN FARM DAY NURSERY LIMITED, Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 21 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 31-08-2026 (In 25 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to support us with the development of children within the nursery. The individual should have a passion for working in childcare and increasing their knowledge within this field whilst obtaining a recognised qualification.
About the Employer
Situated within a farm environment (on the edge of Leighton Buzzard), enjoy the very best early year’s education, its own Nursery gardens and daily supervised visits to the farm.What You'll Do
- To plan, organise, supervise and carry out suitable activities and educational programmes for children, using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- To maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment for children
- To support the staff team with children’s developmental records within a key worker system
- To supervise children at mealtimes
- To work within a team and maintain good communication.
- To follow nursery policies and procedures and comply with Local Authority Regulations
- Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
- To maintain the nursery environment, carrying out delegated tasks as may be deemed necessary for the efficient running of the nursery and ensuring a safe, secure and hygienic environment at all times
- Ensure good time keeping, smart appearance, personal hygiene and good work practices
- To maintain good relationships with parents/carers on all matters relating to the nursery
- To ensure the nursery building is secure at all times.
- To work within the hours the nursery operates as deemed necessary to ensure adequate staff-to-children ratios are maintained
- To respect confidentiality regarding the nursery at all times
- Work positively within the team structure and be included in staff duty rotas
Training Outcome
- Possibility of gaining a full-time contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English & Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Early years educator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Between the hours of 7.15am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED