Introduction

Are you passionate about building a career working with children?

Lara Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. Gain a recognised qualification while earning and developing valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing, nature-focused learning environment.

About the Employer

At Lara Nursery, we're on a mission to cultivate a spirit of exploration, experimentation, and boundless dreaming in every child.
We believe in providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and dream big, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.

We want to change the way Early Years education is delivered through employing career driven Early Years Practitioners who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family, ready for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

What You'll Do

Supporting children through their daily learning, play, and care routines
Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence, and confidence
Supporting outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based activities
Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Assisting with the induction of new children and helping them settle into nursery life
Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children
Promoting children's emotional wellbeing, health, and development
Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times
Supporting record keeping and documentation to meet nursery and regulatory requirements
Participating in training, team meetings, and continuous professional development opportunities

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in Early Years. On successful completion, you may secure a permanent role as a Level 3 Early Years Educator and progress into positions such as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or other leadership roles as you gain experience. There are also opportunities to continue your professional development through higher-level Early Years qualifications and further training.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: The setting is open 7.30am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday, 38 hours per week over 4 days, shifts will be on a rota basis.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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