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About the Role

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – creating learning opportunities that support the children’s learning. With the support of your assessor, you will attend all required training and coursework for completion of your formal qualification. You will reflect and proactively use new ideas and initiatives, including feedback, to enhance development and learning.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
Engage children in interactive play, activities, and reading.
Encourage children's curiosity and create learning opportunities.
Attend all required training and coursework for formal qualification completion.
Reflect and proactively use new ideas, initiatives, and feedback to enhance development and learning.

Requirements

Commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in English or Functional Skills Level 2, or willingness to complete.
Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
Must pass an enhanced DBS check.

Skills

Interactive play
Activity planning
Reading
Communication techniques

Location

Balham, London

Work Type

Apprenticeship
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in English or Functional Skills Level 2

Salary/Compensations

£29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
Enhanced parental leave
20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
Ability to purchase additional leave*
Pension
24/7 virtual GP appointments
Early access to wages
Professional development programme access
Access to a careers coach

About the Company

Culture driven by HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Organization committed to supporting employees and making a difference.
Nursery is situated within a refurbished, Victorian Building.
Nursery features a stunning garden with a cycling track and age-appropriate rooms.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive employer welcoming people from all ages and backgrounds.
Will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.