Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) or Educator (Level 3) Apprentice

Working at Formby Day Nursery means becoming part of a close, supportive nursery family. You will work alongside experienced practitioners, learning from the team while developing your own skills and confidence. We believe in supporting our staff as well as our children, encouraging professional development, teamwork and new ideas. Every day is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with children, watch them develop and make a real difference to their lives. We are a relatively small setting, which means you get to know the children, families and team well. Our approach focuses on care, kindness, wellbeing, relationships, independence and learning through play. For an apprentice, it’s a great opportunity to learn on the job, gain a recognised qualification and develop a career in Early Years while being supported by an experienced team.

9.00am - 4.30pm, 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). 26 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Team working, Child Development Knowledge, Safeguarding and Welfare, Observation and Assessment, Personal Care, Flexibility and Adaptability, Energy and Creativity, Patience and Empathy, Have a genuine passion for working with young children, Are reliable, punctual and committed to your working hours, Are happy working as part of a busy and supportive team, Are willing to learn, take feedback and complete your apprenticeship qualification, Understand that working in Early Years can be physically and emotionally demanding, Are comfortable supporting children with personal care, including toileting and nappy changing, Are committed to safeguarding children’s safety and wellbeing, Are prepared to take part in training, meetings and ongoing professional development, Can demonstrate a positive, caring and professional attitude at all times, Are looking for a rewarding career working with children and families

Requirements

Desirable 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
• Child Development Knowledge
• Safeguarding and Welfare
• Observation and Assessment
• Personal Care
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Energy and Creativity
• Patience and Empathy

Other requirements

Before applying, please consider whether you:

• Have a genuine passion for working with young children
• Are reliable, punctual and committed to your working hours
• Are happy working as part of a busy and supportive team
• Are willing to learn, take feedback and complete your apprenticeship qualification
• Understand that working in Early Years can be physically and emotionally demanding
• Are comfortable supporting children with personal care, including toileting and nappy changing
• Are committed to safeguarding children’s safety and wellbeing
• Are prepared to take part in training, meetings and ongoing professional development
• Can demonstrate a positive, caring and professional attitude at all times
• Are looking for a rewarding career working with children and families

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship our primary goal is to transition you into a permanent position as a fully qualified Early Years Practitioner/Educator within our nursery.