Introduction

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Barnkids Nursery & Forest School in Godalming have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting childrens learning, play and development.

About the Employer

Barnkids is a children's nursery and forest school set in seventy acres of rural surroundings within the Surrey Hills and is located close to Chiddingfold, near the towns of Haslemere and Godalming. We have two settings in rural locations, each with its own individual identity and strong bonds within their the local communities. At Barnkids Nurseries we are incredibly focused on connecting our children and our team to the natural world.

What You'll Do

About the Role
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development.

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
Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
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.
Free uniform
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

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

Skills Required

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 32 hours per week Monday to Friday 32 hours- shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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