Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Shanklin Day Nursery

Location: 443 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Shanklin  Day Nursery?

Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years.

Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.

WHAT will I get from working with Shanklin Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career in childcare. You will be joining a friendly team and supporting with the care and education of young children. Your daily tasks will include:

• Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment.
• Delivering an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
• Helping to ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
• Understanding and working to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies.
• Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
• Ensuring records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
• Liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• Working in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives.
• 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
• Communication & team working.
• Logical, organisation & initiative.
• Creativity, problem solving, 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.shanklindaynursery.co.uk/

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

Early Years Apprentice @ Tenderlinks Group, Elstead

Location: The Pavilion, Beacon View Road, Elstead, GU8 6DU

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Tenderlinks Group?

Tenderlinks Elstead embraces the Curiosity Approach and are proud to be working towards full accreditation. This inspiring ethos is rooted in fostering curiosity, awe, and wonder during early childhood. Their environment is carefully designed to feel like a home away from home, filled with natural and authentic resources that ignite imagination, encourage independence, and promote rich, hands-on experiences.

WHAT will I get from working with Tenderlinks Group?

• EARN: £8-£12.71 per hour (NMW), 38 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: 4 days per week, 7.30am to 5.30pm
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Birthday off, breakfast & snacks supplied, team socials, attendance bonus, eye tests, referral bonus scheme, personal well-being fund & good deed day off.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a very warm and welcoming team of 12 that have lots of fun, just as much as fun as the children. You’ll be delivering a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others and developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development. Your daily tasks will include:

• Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met.
• Supervising and supporting the children at all times.
• Carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.
• Acting as a positive, practical role model for the children.
• Developing friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents.
• Ensuring you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• 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.
• Preferably Early Years Level 2 or equivalent qualification and some experience working with children.
• Communication, team working & caring nature.
• Creativity, initiative & problem solving.
• Non-judgemental & patient.
• Passionate about working with children.

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.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/

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

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