Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Winkworth
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Company: LITTLE FOREST FOLK LTD
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Location: GU8 4AD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,464.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000042775
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
Brief Description
Are you a passionate early year's practitioner looking to develop your career in a fully outdoor forest nursery setting? Little Forest Folk Winkworth has a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning,
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
Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast-growing company.
Vacancy Detail
Little Forest Folk Winkworth is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for the outdoors, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, fully outdoor forest nurseries, where we are providing 2–5-year-olds with an exemplary early year learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.
About the Role:
As a Forest Nursery Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a key person for a group of children
- Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
- Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
- Use your passion for the outdoors to deliver a fantastic experience for our children
- Work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
What We Offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
- A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
- Uniform allowance
- Social events throughout the year
- A fit, healthy, active job
- Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
- Discounted childcare
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now
Your Future with Us:
Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development
Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one
High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training
Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions
Other Information
Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.