Early Years Educator Apprentice - Sandbach

Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Milton Keynes is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice role. This full-time internship allows you to gain a Level 3 apprenticeship while providing high-quality childcare. Responsibilities include planning educational activities and ensuring a safe environment for children. Ideal for those looking to start a career in education, offering on-the-job training and developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
• Knowledge of early years framework and safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality childcare.
• Support assessment of children's progress as the key person.
• Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Sandbach

Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 and provides Ofsted approved childcare across a range of unique settings. This role offers you the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship while working in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain a qualification in childcare while working in a suitable nursery setting.
• Actively learn to plan and deliver high‑quality childcare.
• Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child‑centred, safe and stimulating environment that meets each child’s individual needs.
• Take part in day‑to‑day operational aspects of the nursery, in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health & safety and equal opportunities.
• Ensure that all aspects of the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage and welfare requirements are delivered to the highest standard.
• Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
• With the supervision of a qualified staff member, maintain and review the assessment of each child’s progress as the key person.
• Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• Support future opportunities for room‑leader or senior management roles.

Qualifications & Training

• 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)
• Training delivered by Realise, your dedicated training provider.

On‑the‑job training and a 20 % off‑the‑job learning component will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shift times will be agreed at the offer stage.

Seniority Level

• Internship

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Education
• Industry: Education

Job Code: LNKD1_UKTJ