Early Years Educator Apprentice
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Company: YARRELLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LTD
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Location: Dorset, BH16 5EU
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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-2000041877
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Application Deadline Date: 19/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday (shift pattern) with a day release to college.
Brief Description
At Yarrells Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive and inspiring environment for both children and staff. This is your opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Early Years while making a difference every single day.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0135-v1-4 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme
Future Prospects
Progression to Full Time employment.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying. You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
- Supporting the care and development of babies and young children
- Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment • Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met
- Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice
- Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children - Playing on the floor with children - Setting up resources for the garden and decking area - Crouching down to support children going to sleep.
Other Information
DBS checks will be a requirement in the position. Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the on-boarding process.