Early Years Educator Apprentice

Early Years Educator Apprentice @ Enchanted Nursery

Location: 103 Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2RN

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Enchanted Nursery?

As a day nursery registered for 72 children, they are open from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year closing at Christmas and on bank holidays. They have four base age rooms, an attic space, a full-time kitchen, a large main Over 2’s garden, a smaller Nature garden and a canopy garden for the Under 2’s age group. They also offer a sensory room and Extra Activities room.

WHAT will I get from working with Enchanted Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 8am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Christmas party, team building, birthday off, training opportunities & a close knit, family team.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be part of a homely, warm, caring and flexible environment helping to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with the daily care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Engaging with children through play, conversation, and educational activities to foster their social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and stimulating environment suitable for young children.
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations within the nursery.
• Supporting with administrative tasks such as record keeping and updating children's progress records.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for children and staff.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English.
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Early Years Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Some childcare experience in a professional environment.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Attention to detail, creativity & initiative.
• Non-judgemental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.enchantednursery.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare