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Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? The Old School House Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children’s learning, play and development and building key relationships. Salary from £6.45 - £11.40 dependant on age and experience.

Locaton
Newmarket
Employer
The Old School House Day Nursery (Bright Stars)
Provider
Realise
Wages
11.40 per hour
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, April 25, 2025

Opportunity Details

The Old School House Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. We are an outstanding nursery which trains up to 10 apprentices per year making us a great support network for training to an extremely high standard.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;

•Being part of a friendly team

•Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations.

•Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times.

•Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.

•Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment.

•Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families

The Old School House Day Nursery looks after 106 children from birth to five years. The nursery is located in a converted Victorian school building which has been adapted to provide a range of excellent facilities both indoors and out.

Our benefits include;

  • Uniform
  • CPD- Noodle Now
  • 20 Days Holiday then 1 day per continuous yearly work
  • Childcare discount
  • Refer a friend scheme
Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Education & Training 2 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted
Friday, February 28, 2025
Apply by
Friday, April 25, 2025
Interviews
Friday, April 4, 2025
Start date
Monday, April 28, 2025

Skills Required

  • Good communication skills
  • Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
  • Organisation
  • An attentive and compassionate nature

Qualifications Required

  • GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
  • Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
  • Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Bright Stars will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through Bright Star's dedicated training provider, Realise.

Personal Qualities

  • A BIG smile!
  • Sense of humour
  • Friendly
  • Enthusiasm and patience

Prospects

A chance to use your qualification to progress in your career.

Other Information

DBS and 2 suitable references required. Must be a driver or have consistent mode of transport, public transport not really an option in the village

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