Early Years Apprentice

Yes — I think that adds personality and shows the nursery has genuine continuity. I’d also say family-run rather than just “family business”; it feels warmer for an Early Years advert.

Monday college. Tuesday to Friday nursery 8 am/9 am till 4 pm/5.30 pm. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, warm & empathatic

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Desirable 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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• warm & empathatic

Other requirements

Applicants must be suitable to work with young children and will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safer recruitment checks.

You should be reliable, punctual and committed to attending both work and college. The role is active and involves working at floor level, indoor and outdoor play, supporting children's personal care and being involved in all aspects of a busy nursery day.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, warm & empathatic

After this apprenticeship

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

On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role as a qualified Early Years Educator at Tender Years. Further career progression could include becoming a Senior Practitioner, Room Leader or Nursery Manager. We actively support professional development, with many of our current team working towards Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications.