Early Years Apprenticeship - Snapdragons Nursery
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Henley Lodge, Weston Rd, Bath BA1 2XT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Best Practice Network Limited |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Snapdragons - Weston Road |
Summary
Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
Duration
15-18 months
What you'll do at work
Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
An Early Years Educator:
Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
What do we need from you?
Reliable and Flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment
Creative and Observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress
Responsible and Trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice
Committed and Motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
Your training plan
The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve an Early Years Educator qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
Functional Skills (if required)
Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
We want to improve your work/life balance:
Paid lunch breaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch!)
Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)
We want to help you look after yourself:
Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated in-house well-being team to help you!
Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy
We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication:
£300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
Free annual party to celebrate with your team
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this company
Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. It developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. Snapdragons is a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that it serves. Find out more about our ethos and values on our website.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
Duration
15-18 months
What you'll do at work
Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
An Early Years Educator:
Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
What do we need from you?
Reliable and Flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment
Creative and Observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress
Responsible and Trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice
Committed and Motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
Your training plan
The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve an Early Years Educator qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
Functional Skills (if required)
Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
We want to improve your work/life balance:
Paid lunch breaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch!)
Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)
We want to help you look after yourself:
Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated in-house well-being team to help you!
Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy
We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication:
£300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
Free annual party to celebrate with your team
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this company
Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. It developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. Snapdragons is a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that it serves. Find out more about our ethos and values on our website.