Forest Nursery Apprentice

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
  
  Little Forest Folk Chiswick 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 years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today's world., GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Experience working with 2-5 year olds desirable Personal Qualities Team player, enthusiastic, creative, high-energy, outstanding with children and dedicated to having fun Skills Required Strong communication skills A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors Someone who is highly organised, reliable and a driven team-player Ability to learn new skills and knowledge Ability to self learn and research and meet deadlines. Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  
  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 Working Week 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage