Early Years Educator Apprentice (Childcare)
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Company: Kids Korner Nursery Ltd
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Location: Halesowen, B63 4JL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01323
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts will vary
Brief Description
A fantastic opportunity to develop your career in childcare in a small, homely and welcoming family run nursery specialising in providing high quality childcare for children aged from 0 to 5 years. You will be involved in all aspects of the nursery, supporting children's development and working as a team.
Qualifications Required
English & Maths (C or above)
Level 2 (if working towards level 3)
Personal Qualities
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Listener
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
Skills Required
• Willing to learn new skills
• Positive Attitude
• Be part of team & use initiative
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
Full time job at end of qualification or further progression onto other courses
Vacancy Detail
Here at Kids Korner Nursery we aim to provide the best possible care and pre-school learning experience in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We recognise that every child matters and will provide a calm, caring and inspiring atmosphere to help each child to develop physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and culturally.
As an apprentice your duties will include-
• Safety of children
• Supporting qualified practitioners with activities
• General cleanliness of the setting
• To understand the EYFS
• To work as part of a team
• To attend CPD opportunities (team meetings/noodle now)
Why choose our nursery?
Key benefits:
• Birthday Leave
• DBS paid for
• No Uniform (part of quality care & education group)
• 28 days (including bank holidays)
• Daily refreshments provided for staff
• Wellbeing baskets for staff use (hygiene)
• Noodle Now Online Learning License
Other Information
Onsite Parking (Residential)
Bus Route from Halesowen