Early Years Educator Apprentice -toad Hall Nursery Hitchin

Toad Hall Nursery are looking for an apprentice eligible to complete their level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years. As an Apprentice you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner, supported by an award winning training provider. Sound like something that might interest you? Read more about the role below.

What you'll do

Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare?

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Duties

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
• Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
• Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
• To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
• To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
• To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
• To never be left unsupervised with the children
• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
• To contribute/complete children's observations and records where require

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual Christmas Party!
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Training

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 off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

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.

After the apprenticeship

On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to detail
• caring
• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Maths and English
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Presentation skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)

Things to consider

Toad Hall is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.

About the employer

Located on Bury Mead Road close to Hitchin town centre, our spacious nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Each age group enjoys its own dedicated garden space, featuring a nursery allotment, mud kitchen, and a variety of engaging play equipment designed to inspire exploration and creativity.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year