Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Twickenham

  • Company: LITTLE FOREST FOLK LTD
  • Location: Twickenham, TW1 1BH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £22,464.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000044208
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 40 hours per 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 fully outdoor forest nursery setting. Little Forest Folk Twickenham have 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


  • Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification


An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Future Prospects

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Vacancy Detail

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.


What you’ll do at work:


Little Forest Folk Twickenham 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 years 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.

Ready to start your adventure?