Early Years Apprentice

Sheffield, S6 5LA

Ref: VAC-01320

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/08/2025

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Working Week: The role is 40 hours (probably 9-5.30pm) but there may be a need to be flexible depending on rota.

Company: Woodlands Pre School Nursery Ltd

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Woodlands Nursery is situated at the Hill of Banchory where it is surrounded by woodland, enabling the children to be closer to nature in a secure environment.

As a level 3 apprentice you will;

 Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
 Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
 Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met
 Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities
 Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
 Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
 Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
 Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
 Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
 Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities
 Your trainer assessor will meet with you regularly to provide teaching, learning and feedback from assessments completed. To support your progress you will be required to complete a reflective journal of the learning you have undertaken and discuss this with your trainer assessor

The role is 40 hours (probably 9-5.30pm) but there may be a need to be flexible depending on rota.
We can also offer you;
- Statutory 28 days holidays including bank holidays
- Mentor and assessor throughout training
- Can earn salary whilst gaining a qualification
- Birthday bonuses
- Uniforms provided

Qualifications required

- Preferred A* C / 4-10 GCSE's in maths and English
- Experience preferred but not essential

Personal qualities

Passionate
Empathetic
Kind
Caring
Dedicated

Skills required

Great communication
Organised
Pro-active
Listening skills

Future Prospects

Further development in the nursery

Other Information

You will be required to undertake an enhanced dbs check as part of the employers safer recruitment process. 20 days holiday. Car parking available on site, 5/10 mins walk from local bus stop. 30 mins walk from tram stop (Malin Bridge).

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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Early Years Apprentice