Early years Educator Apprentice - Swanbourne

Your Role: As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities

: Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences. Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach. Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards.

Help assess children’s development under supervision. Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team.

Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning). Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events. What We’re Looking For: Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children.

Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed. GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable.

Pay rates are in line with National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for ages 18 - 20, and £8.00 per hour for those under 18 and apprentices.

Benefits

: Uniform provided Closed over Christmas