Early Years Apprentice

Forest Friends Nursery is looking for a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and keen to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing approach. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. Our nursery offers tailored development programmes for each age group, featuring creative activities such as language learning, early computer skills, and emergent reading and writing to support children’s growth and prepare them for their next educational steps. In return, we offer a range of benefits including private healthcare, a company pension, uniform, childcare discounts, “Staff Treat Thursday,” a referral programme, and discounted food.