Apprentice Early Years Educator - BD2 3DX

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Sherwood Green Nursery - BD2 3DX is recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship you will complete an Early Years Educator level 3.

What you'll do

• Following appropriate policies, procedures and systems, ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met
• To become involved in children's activities to stimulate and extend their learning
• To demonstrate sensitivity toward children and families within the facility
• Assisting in the admission and induction of new children
• Assisting in the maintenance of all necessary records to meet internal, E.Y.D.C.P and Ofsted requirements
• To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices
• To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters
• To participate in training and meetings as requested by the management team
• Performing any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the management team

After the apprenticeship

For the successful candidate, there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualifications.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English Language (grade Grade C/4+)
• Desired: GCSE, Math (grade Grade C/4+)

About the employer

Situated on the border between Leeds and Bradford, Sherwood Green is a unique provision, dedicated to offering exceptional learning experiences for those aged one month to five years. Sherwood Green Nursery is committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education and is striving to become the number one leading Early Years provider in the UK. We are passionate and firm believers in providing a safe, stimulating environment to holistically support each child to achieve, thrive, and exceed their expectations.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 4 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: We are open from 7.30am - 6.00pm, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year