Early Years Educator Level 3 - Junipers Pre-school

Location: Chittening

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Tasks
- Creating a safe environment
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and assessing children
- Maintaining records
- Attending courses
- Completing tasks
- Working with others
- Following policies Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Responsible Friendly and Approachable Strong English The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college. One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Nursery opening hours: 9am till 3.30pm

Working hours:

Approximately 30 hours per week, Term Time only role. Start Date - ASAP You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work. Right to Work & Residency Requirements:
Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date. We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK.

After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.