Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

At Puddle Jumpers we believe nursery is more than just childcare – it is the start of your child’s education, preparation for school and most importantly the foundation for a happy, healthy and successful life. Our aspirations are high; carefully planned learning opportunities inspire the children to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. Through a strong key person approach we build on the children’s individual strengths and interests supporting them to explore, investigate and discover new things with their key person always close by to help them be adaptable and comfortable with change. We take inspiration from what we believe are the most relevant approaches to understanding how children think and learn, guided by Reggio Emilia we have created a neutral calm environment, filled with natural objects as a way to inspire the children’s fascination and wonder, providing time and space for them to revisit their interests until they are intrigued by something new. We are inspired by our culturally diverse children, and seek to capture each child’s experiences and share them in order to broaden the horizons of all the children and encourage them to embrace and celebrate our differences.

Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed). 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsOrganisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion.

Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader positions
• Possible Management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting