Summary
An exciting opportunity to continue your childcare career with Parenta Training, working within a supportive early year setting. Develop your knowledge and skills whilst working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and supporting children aged 0-5 to learn, develop and thrive.
What you will do at work
- Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities with support from experienced staff.
- Complete observations and contribute to assessments and learning journeys.
- Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.
- Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice.
- Work closely with colleagues and families to support children’s progress.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures.
- Recognise and appropriately report safeguarding concerns.
- Contribute to a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Training
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, regular progress reviews and ongoing support from a dedicated tutor at Parenta. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve their apprenticeship.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (Pass) – essential
- GCSE Maths (Pass) – essential
- GCSE Early Years Practitioner (Pass) – desired
About this employer
At Bright Kids, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to give children a rich, holistic start to their learning journey. Our environment blends thoughtfully planned activities with spontaneous, child‑led experiences, allowing children to explore, question, and discover at their own pace. We nurture curiosity, independence, and early critical thinking through open‑ended play, real‑life experiences, and supportive interactions. Every day is designed to help children grow in confidence, creativity, and understanding — preparing them to shine in school and beyond.
After this apprenticeship
Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position and have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
Things to consider
- Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to and from the employer’s location each day by checking public transport routes and travel arrangements before submitting your application.
- Applicants must have a genuine passion for working with children and be committed to completing their apprenticeship qualification.
- This role involves regular contact with children and may include regulated activity. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil safeguarding and child protection responsibilities and maintain professional conduct at all times.
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including two satisfactory professional references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks, identity verification and qualification checks where applicable.
- For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Parenta on 0800 002 9242. Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this vacancy.