Assistant Nursery Educator Level 3 Apprentice

Leicester, LE7 7NL

Ref: VAC-01018

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £302.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/08/2025

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Working Week: Monday to Friday 40.00 Hours per week

Company: Rothley Park Kindergarten

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Rothley Park Kindergarten is excited to offer an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote all areas of child development, with a strong focus on physical well-being and emotional care. You will help create a welcoming and safe environment where children feel secure and supported. Responsibilities include working closely with children with special needs to ensure full integration, supporting colleagues, liaising with parents and families, and participating in all nursery events such as staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and seasonal celebrations. Flexibility is key, as you may be asked to assist with domestic tasks like cleaning equipment. You’ll also be expected to uphold the nursery’s philosophy, report health and safety concerns, and maintain accurate records of accidents and attendance. The role includes preparing and completing developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring mealtimes are positive social experiences, and providing comfort to children when needed. If you are an ambitious and passionate individual starting your career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications required

Fluent in written and spoken English – essential. Passionate about learning and developing into a new role – essential.
Level 2 in Early Years

Personal qualities

Caring, with safeguarding awareness and an understanding of equal opportunities, as well as a good awareness of Health and Safety.

Skills required

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children. Able to demonstrate strong teamwork skills and work collaboratively. Capable of writing legibly with good presentation skills. Possesses good organisational abilities and demonstrates creative flair.

Future Prospects

A role within nursery to senior positions, further training available, grow with the business.

Other Information

DBS required (with Update Service). Onsite parking available. Accessible by public transport from Coalville and Loughborough via the 127 bus route into Rothley. Also accessible from Leicester to Loughborough via the 127 bus route into Rothley.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Assistant Nursery Educator Level 3 Apprentice