Level 3
Forest School & Childcare Apprenticeship
Puddle Ducks Nurseries · Church Lane
Advertised to close on 29 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 4 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 29 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by Puddle Ducks Nurseries directly.
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What you would do
We are looking to develop our future superstars for our growing nursery, with the opportunity to work with and learn from our experienced team, support our outdoor focused agenda, and gain your childcare qualification and Forest School Leaders accreditation.
Day to day
- Champion outdoor learning across our organisation supported by our experienced team, including our Head of Outdoor Learning and Forest School
- Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
- Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourage creativity development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play
- Engage with children in play-based learning activities to promote their social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, nap times and outdoor play
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to provide the best possible care and support for each child
- Complete the required training and development to build your skills and obtain your qualification
- Support and action our outdoor agenda set by our Head of Outdoor Learning and Forest School
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
- Most the training will happen onsite in role with some time spent attending off-site training and frequent support from your tutor
Training provider: EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Working week
No weekend or evening shifts 3 days per week, options for more if preferred. Usually, 8am to 6pm.
What you need
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
After the apprenticeship
- On completion of training this role is expected to progress to a Nursery Practionnaire or a Forest School Leader among other opportunities
Where
Church Lane, South East (TN32).
About Puddle Ducks Nurseries
Puddle Ducks are two new Nurseries recently opened in the East Sussex countryside. Salehurst is a picturesque village on a working farm, with an all weather garden, farm paddock and old converted stable. Hurst Green is a village nursery, set in a former chapel, with wrap-around gardens on the cusps of acres of Sussex countryside. Our nurseries are perfect for babies and preschool children who would flourish in a smaller, quieter, rural setting with plenty of outside activities
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Training and qualification including Forest School Leaders
- Discounted or free childcare
- Company funded social team events
- Free parking
Things to consider
- Passion for the outdoors
- Naturally nurturing with great enthusiasm
- Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to travel to our site
- English and maths GCSE
- Successful DBS and reference check
Reference 2000061313.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 4 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 29 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by Puddle Ducks Nurseries directly.
Know someone this would suit?