Nursery Educator Apprentice - Chelmsford
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Company: Kinderzimmer -Chelmsford
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Location: Chelmsford, CM2 0EB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,396.80 per year
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01187
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 08/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Interested in joining a growing and aspirational team? Our playground could be your workplace! We have a wonderful opportunity to complete a Level 3 Educator Apprenticeship with kinderzimmer Chelmsford. You will contribute to excellence in childcare and education for the children of the nursery.
Qualifications Required
Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.
Experience of working in a childcare is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop
Personal Qualities
Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
Punctuality
Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
Patience
Reliability and trustworthiness
A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
Skills Required
Enthusiasm for working with young children
An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
Training to be Provided
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 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
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.
Future Prospects
Opportunities to progress within the group
Vacancy Detail
At kinderzimmer, we are passionate about creating high-quality learning environments that prioritise each child’s individual development. With over a decade of experience, we have grown to become one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers, supporting more than 4,500 children. We are currently seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our team on a 40-hour-per-week contract, working on a rota between 7:30am and 6:30pm. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities, maintain developmental records, and support the integration of children with special needs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and families, uphold nursery policies, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Additional responsibilities include attending training and meetings, assisting with inspections, safeguarding children, and supporting daily routines such as meal preparation, toileting, and cleaning. We offer a competitive hourly wage ranging from £7.55 to £11.44 depending on age and experience, 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, nursery closure during Christmas week, and a dedicated Wellness Day. Employees also benefit from a Fiit fitness subscription, a discount membership card with a free tastecard, and access to Flick, a leading training platform offering CPD-accredited courses to support ongoing professional development.
Other Information
This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.