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Early Years Educator Apprentice Tiny Treasures

TINY TREASURES DAY NURSERY LTD · Pilgrims Hatch

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Pay
£15,444 a year
Hours
36 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
1 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
28 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
just now
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What you would do

Looking to develop a career working with children? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join our Broughton Cottage team, to support the care and learning of babies and young children in the setting. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 5.30pm or 8.30am to 6pm, all year round.

Day to day

The position is in our Tiny Treasures nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development
  • Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development
  • Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene
  • Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use
  • Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth
  • Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children
  • Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play
  • Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps

We can offer you:

  • Additional leave
  • Discounted or free food
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

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.

Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Working week

Monday- Friday shifts between 8am- 6pm

What you need

  • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Attention to detail
  • caring
  • Communication Skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Team working

After the apprenticeship

  • Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop

Where

Pilgrims Hatch, East of England (CM15).

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About TINY TREASURES DAY NURSERY LTD

The nursery is based on the grounds of a school with private grounds. The nursery opened in 2009 and has a baby, toddler and preschool room. Tiny Acorns is part of the Toots Nursery group. The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year and closes Christmas to New Year. The nursery was graded Outstanding by Ofsted.

Things to consider

  • Looking for someone as soon as possible
  • Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements

Reference 2000056357.

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