Early Years Apprentice

Are you looking to start your career in Early Years? At Humpty Dumptys Nursery we're looking for an Apprentice to join our team. Humpty Dumpty's provides a stimulating home-from-home environment, surrounded by open space and woodland and a spacious natural garden.

What you'll do

At Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden each child is special and unique and as such they recognise different individual needs. Children learn best when praised, valued and encouraged. At Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden the journey of learning is fun.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include:

• To nurture an environment in which children are encouraged in their all round development and where high standards of care are provided
• To take responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of all the children in your care
• To adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snacks meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

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 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 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

Permanent position and moving up within the nursery.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

About the employer

Humpty Dumpty's was established in 2011 owned and managed by Laura Wood. Humpty Dumpty's provides a stimulating home from home environment, surrounded by open space and woodland and a spacious natural garden. As professionals, parents and carers we all want the best for all children in our care. Humpty Dumpty's kindergarden is committed to providing quality childcare and education for all children from 0-5 years.

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: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be discussed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,559.60 a year