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Early Years Apprentice

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Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Old Red House Day Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children’s learning, play and development and building key relationships.

Locaton
Cambridge
Employer
The Red House Day Nursery (Bright Stars)
Provider
Realise
Wages
7.55 per hour
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, May 23, 2025

Opportunity Details

Red House Day Nursery (part of Bright Stars Nursery Group) believe that every child they care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

They are looking for a motivated early years apprentice to work in a nursery with children up to 5 years old, supporting setting up activities. looking after children's care needs.

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 via Iconnect.

•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 Red House provides plenty of space where the children can learn and play in a carefully designed environment. We are incredibly lucky to have a fantastic village and community, full of amenities and opportunities for the children to be part of on our doorstep.

Join the team and you can expect;

•Competitive salary - based on age, experience and level.

•Lovely purpose-built nursery environment with high quality resources available

•Uniform Provided

•Supportive and caring Management team

•Ongoing training and development opportunities

•Staff rewards & events


Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Education & Training 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

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

Posted
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Apply by
Friday, May 23, 2025
Interviews
Friday, May 9, 2025
Start date
Monday, May 26, 2025

Skills Required

  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Creativity

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. Red House Day Nursery 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 Red House Day Nursery's dedicated training provider, Realise.

Personal Qualities

  • Approachable
  • Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
  • Sensitive
  • Self motivated
  • Know how to have fun!!

Prospects

To continue to develop through additional courses or continual professional development

Other Information

Good transport links

A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

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