A level 3 Early Years Apprentice is a great opportunity whether you are starting your career or looking for a change in career.  You will work alongside our dedicated nursery team to learn about  early childhood development through practical experience, training though an apprenticeship program and off the job training. 

You will be a key member of the team and undertake duties as follows:

•         Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children
•          Play alongside and with children to support their play
•          Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences
•          Maintaining development records on key children
•         Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes
•          Contributing to and promoting health and safety
•          Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times
•          Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child

This position would suit a candidate with an outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Total of 40 hours a week falling between 7.30am and 6.00pm, Monday - Friday over 50 weeks of the year. 16-18 years old will not be required to work over 8 hours per day.

We would consider a term time only apprenticeship for the right candidate.

         Our school & nursery

• An inclusive and welcoming school, with a strong sense of community
• Oversubscribed – 99.5% of parents would recommend the school to others vs national average of 84%
• A strong and inspirational team who always put children first “Staff are as one, loyal, committed and very effective in their roles so that children make excellent progress” Chair of Trust
• Part of the Arbib Education Trust – our friendly, three-school trust provide access to unique resources, support, networking opportunities and career progression/leadership

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us.  Here’s some of our wide-ranging benefits:

• 6 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays, inclusive of a 2 week shut down period over the Christmas and New Year period
• Work-life balance – innovative approach to providing flexibility around how, when and where you work with our ‘Extra Flex’ scheme, as well as subsidised social activities
• Ways to save – including staff discounts, a world class pension, contribution towards private healthcare
• Healthy body and mind - free gym, free tea, coffee, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance Programme with professional counselling and wellbeing resources
• Relaxing spaces – a café style staff room
• Free on-site parking – our spacious site means you can always park
• Generous funding for personal development – to support our learning culture and further your qualifications