Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Learners Nurseries is a family-run nursery group providing high-quality childcare and early education. Our Hoole setting offers a welcoming, secure and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years, supported by a caring and enthusiastic team.

Monday to Friday, working varied shifts on a rota between the nursery’s operating hours of 7:00am and 6:30pm. The working week will include protected off-the-job training and study time in accordance with apprenticeship requirements. 30 hours a week1 year 9 monthsCommunication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Willingness to learn, Basic literacy skills, Basic numeracy skills, Basic digital skills, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to follow safeguarding, Engaging approach to learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Mathematics (grade 4)

Level 2 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
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Willingness to learn
• Basic literacy skills
• Basic numeracy skills
• Basic digital skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to follow safeguarding
• Engaging approach to learning

Other requirements

This is an active and physically demanding role that requires the apprentice to work at floor level, lift and carry appropriate resources, participate in indoor and outdoor play and remain attentive throughout the day.

The role involves personal care duties, including nappy changing, toileting and supporting children at mealtimes. The apprentice will also help with cleaning and maintaining the learning environment.

Applicants must be able to work varied shifts, including early starts and later finishes, on a rota between 7:00am and 6:30pm. The nursery operates throughout the year, rather than during school term time only.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, eligibility checks and an enhanced DBS check.

English (grade 4), Mathematics (grade 4), Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Willingness to learn, Basic literacy skills, Basic numeracy skills, Basic digital skills, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to follow safeguarding, Engaging approach to learning

After this apprenticeship

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

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse/Early Years Educator position, subject to performance and available vacancies.

With further experience and professional development, progression opportunities may include Key Person, Room Leader, Nursery Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Trainee Manager or Nursery Manager.