Early Years Educator Apprentice

Abington Vale Playschool is a charity-run preschool providing high-quality early years education for children aged 2 years until school age, operating term-time only. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual. We have a strong commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with SEND, working closely with families and external professionals to ensure children’s individual needs are met and celebrated. Our experienced and dedicated team delivers a play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), promoting children’s confidence, independence, communication, and emotional well-being. As a charitable organisation, we reinvest all income into staff development, training, and resources to continually improve the quality of care and education we provide. Abington Vale Playschool is a welcoming, community-focused setting that values teamwork, professional development, and the provision of positive learning experiences for both children and staff

To be discussed with the employer. 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Understanding of EYFS, The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references, A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and adherence to all playschool policies and procedures is essential, The role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, along with a willingness to complete required training and paperwork for the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Understanding of EYFS

Other requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and adherence to all playschool policies and procedures is essential
• The role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, along with a willingness to complete required training and paperwork for the apprenticeship

English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Communication skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Understanding of EYFS, The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references, A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and adherence to all playschool policies and procedures is essential, The role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, along with a willingness to complete required training and paperwork for the apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

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

• Abington Vale Playschool supports staff development and progression within early years education. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress to a qualified Early Years Practitioner role, subject to availability
• Staff are encouraged to continue their professional development through further training and qualifications, with the opportunity to take on increased responsibilities as skills, confidence, and experience grow