Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Blue Windmill Nursery

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 * Grade 4 or above in Level 2/GCSE Maths and English * 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: 7.45am – 6pm Working hours: Approximately 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. All Year Round position. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ