Early Years Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK5 7HZ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 260271 |
Summary
Ashbourne Day Nurseries are looking for a passionate, dedicated apprentice to join them to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship.
You will;
Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
Take part in the day to day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities.
Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
To be a proactive member of the nursery team.
With the supervision of a qualified member of staff, maintain and review the assessment of each child’s progress within the role of the key person.
Promote positivity and professionalism.
Attend training and meetings as required.
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations.
Build positive relationships with parents.
Ensure health and safety at all times.
Maintain high-quality equipment.
Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery's appearance.
Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level.
Benefits
Uniform
Company Pension
Holiday
Paid Birthday Day Off
Childcare
Company Events
On-site Parking
Closed Bank Holidays
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne 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 Ashbournes' dedicated training provider, Realise.
Qualifications required
A grade 4 or equivalent in maths and English - preferable
Some experience of working with children - desirable
Skills required
Must have an empathy to children.
Good teamwork and willingness to work with the Ashbourne Support Team.
Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
Able to follow instructions.
Good team worker.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to other Nurseries in the Ashbourne Group.
Prospects
Progression to level 3 and room leader
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator
Duration 12 months
You will;
Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
Take part in the day to day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities.
Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
To be a proactive member of the nursery team.
With the supervision of a qualified member of staff, maintain and review the assessment of each child’s progress within the role of the key person.
Promote positivity and professionalism.
Attend training and meetings as required.
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations.
Build positive relationships with parents.
Ensure health and safety at all times.
Maintain high-quality equipment.
Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery's appearance.
Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level.
Benefits
Uniform
Company Pension
Holiday
Paid Birthday Day Off
Childcare
Company Events
On-site Parking
Closed Bank Holidays
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne 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 Ashbournes' dedicated training provider, Realise.
Qualifications required
A grade 4 or equivalent in maths and English - preferable
Some experience of working with children - desirable
Skills required
Must have an empathy to children.
Good teamwork and willingness to work with the Ashbourne Support Team.
Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
Able to follow instructions.
Good team worker.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to other Nurseries in the Ashbourne Group.
Prospects
Progression to level 3 and room leader
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator
Duration 12 months