Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
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Company: MAMA BEAR'S DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: Dorset, DT4 7LQ
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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-2000036976
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday to Friday shift set e.g. 07:00 – 16:00 / 09:00 – 18:00.
Brief Description
Join Mama Bear's Day Nursery at our new Weymouth nursery at Coastland College! Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and a nationally recognised qualification in a supportive environment. Work alongside experienced professionals, develop essential skills, and grow your career within our expanding family of nurseries.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will study the Early Years Educator Level 3 course within a 40-hour week. This involves 6-hours a week of devoted in-house study time to complete the qualification. The rest of the time will be spent working as an Early Years Educator, gaining the experience of working in a dedicated nursery and using this to support the knowledge and understanding gained within the course.
Future Prospects
The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard through Coastland College.
Training will include:
- Dedicated off-the-job training during working hours.
- Regular support and reviews with an assessor from Coastland College.
- Development of knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as an Early Years Educator.
- Paediatric First Aid training.
- Preparation for the End Point Assessment.
Upon successful completion, apprentices will achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Vacancy Detail
- Supporting the care, learning and development of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Working alongside experienced practitioners to plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's development.
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues to create a welcoming and nurturing environment.
- Carrying out observations and contributing to children's learning journeys and next steps.
- Assisting with the preparation, cleanliness and organisation of nursery environments and resources.
- Supervising children's meals, routines and personal care while promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Participating in team meetings, training sessions, nursery events and parents' evenings.
- Working towards becoming a key person for a small group of children when appropriate.
- Adhering to Mama Bear's policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and confidentiality.
Other Information
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Coastland College to ensure you meet the requirements for the apprenticeship. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.