Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Barnkids nursery and forest school (Bright Stars)
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Location: Godalming, GU8 4XL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,723.20 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01106
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 06/09/2025
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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
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Barnkids Nursery & Forest School have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting childrens learning, play and development and building key relationships.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
Personal Qualities
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
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
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. As an outstanding nursery that trains up to 10 apprentices each year, we offer a strong support network and high-quality training to help you develop your skills to an exceptional standard. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, working in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities. You will be responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. At Barnkids, we are deeply committed to connecting children and staff with the natural world, offering countless opportunities for discovery, problem-solving, and wellbeing. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, employee of the month recognition, 20 days of holiday (plus an additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a Christmas party, and access to a healthcare scheme.
Other Information
DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company