Early years Educator Apprentice - Swanbourne
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Company: ASHBOURNE DAY NURSERIES LTD
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Location: Milton Keynes, MK17 0SW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000044479
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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: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
Brief Description
Are you wanting to progress your career in childcare? Ashbourne Day Nurseries Swanbourne have a wonderful opportunity to join their established team and complete an Early Years Apprenticeship. You will plan and deliver high-quality childcare, work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
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
- To gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners
- Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future
Vacancy Detail
Your Role:
- As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment
- You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences
- Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach
- Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards
- Help assess children’s development under supervision
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team
- Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning)
- Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events
What We’re Looking For:
- Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed
- GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable
Pay rates are in line with National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for ages 18–20, and £8.00 per hour for those under 18 and apprentices
Benefits:
- Uniform provided
- Closed over Christmas
Other Information
- Eligible to obtain Enhanced DBS Reference and able to provide original copies of required qualifications
- Two satisfactory references, one must be from most recent employer