Summary
An Early Years Apprenticeship combines practical experience with training to learn how to care for and support children’s learning and development. Apprentices work in settings such as nurseries, helping plan activities, keep children safe and support their individual needs while working towards a recognised qualification.
What you will do at work
Childcare & Supervision:
- Assist in the daily care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Engage children in age-appropriate play, activities, and learning experiences
- Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development.
Learning & Development:
- Help plan and deliver activities that promote early years learning and development (EYFS framework)
- Encourage communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
- Support language, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills through play
Health & Hygiene:
- Assist with feeding, changing nappies, and toileting as needed
- Ensure a clean and safe environment by following hygiene and safety procedures
- Promote healthy eating and physical activities
Teamwork & Communication:
- Work closely with nursery practitioners, teachers, and parents
- Provide feedback on children’s progress and any concerns
- Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Passion for working with children and a commitment to their development
- A willingness to learn and complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths (preferred but not always essential)
- Ability to follow policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection
Skills & Personal Attributes:
- Previous experience working in an early years setting (preferred but not required)
- Basic understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
- First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Safeguarding training (if already completed).
What We Offer:
- Fully funded Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship training
- Hands-on experience in a supportive and friendly environment
- Paid apprenticeship with opportunities for career progression
- Continuous professional development (CPD) and mentoring from experienced practitioners
Training
- Training will be on site at the setting
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE english (C/4 or above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (C/4 or above) – desired
- early years level 2 early years (pass) – desired
About this employer
Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School is set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School opened in 1984. Since 2010, we have been in our current, eco-friendly, premises. Our home is light and spacious with continuous access to its own large, secure outside play area.
Our team of highly-qualified Early Years Practitioners follow the EYFS ‘Statutory Framework’ to develop children’s learning. They also work with the children as part of our ‘Breakfast Club’ and ‘After-School’ Club’, which is very popular with children attending neighbouring Staunton-on-Wye Primary School.
We are a charity led by a volunteer committee where parent and carer participation is welcomed and appreciated.
We are open during term time Monday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am to 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm. In addition to caring for children from 9 months, we also offer wrap-around care for primary school children.
After this apprenticeship
Career Progression:
- Nursery Practitioner (with Level 3 qualification)
- Room Leader
- Deputy Nursery Manager / Nursery Manager
- Early Years Teacher (with further qualifications)
Things to consider
- Pass an enhanced DBS
Employee benefits
All Statutory benefits
Bonus Schemes
Free On site Parking
Possibility of employment at the end of the apprenticeship