Apprentice Early Years Educator
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Company: Westminster Nursery School
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Location: Crewe, CW2 7LJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000033957
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Application Deadline Date: 11/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8am - 3:45pm. Weekdays/term time only.
Brief Description
As an apprentice, you will be working alongside qualified staff who will support you to develop your understanding of children’s learning and development. You will be assigned a mentor to provide you with support within our nursery school, helping you to complete the tasks required.
Training to be Provided
Early Years Educator Level 3.
Full induction training including Safeguarding and first aid will be provided. Additional opportunities for on-the job training will be offered as identified and appropriate.
Future Prospects
Permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Assist and support nursery teaching staff, other support staff and/or the Head Teacher with the care, welfare and educational needs of nursery children attending mornings and/or afternoon school.
Main responsibilities:
- Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning programmes for delegated whole class activities and individual/groups of children
- Contribute to the development of work programmes in order to facilitate an imaginative and stimulating nursery curriculum in the classroom, the outside area and on school visits
- Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans and to fulfil the needs of your key worker children
- Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil
- Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained
- Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy
- Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well being
- Prepare the school for the arrival of the children each day
- Prepare and maintain learning resources and school consumables, ensuring availability for classroom usage
- Ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements
- Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained
Other Information
Every day is different with young children and you will be asked to join in a wide range of activities to support learning.