Early Years Apprentice

About the role

Are you passionate about building a career working with children?

Lara Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. Gain a recognised qualification while earning and developing valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing, nature-focused learning environment.

Duties:

Supporting children through their daily learning, play, and care routines

Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs

Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence, and confidence

Supporting outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based activities

Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Assisting with the induction of new children and helping them settle into nursery life

Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children

Promoting children's emotional wellbeing, health, and development

Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times

Supporting record keeping and documentation to meet nursery and regulatory requirements

Participating in training, team meetings, and continuous professional development opportunities

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in Early Years. On successful completion, you may secure a permanent role as a Level 3 Early Years Educator and progress into positions such as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or other leadership roles as you gain experience. There are also opportunities to continue your professional development through higher-level Early Years qualifications and further training.

Entry requirements

• GCSE English at grade 4/C or above. Essential skills include communication, attention to detail, organisation, customer care, problem-solving, analytical thinking, logic, teamwork, creativity, initiative, being non-judgemental, and patience.

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