Early Years Educator Apprentice
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Company NEXT STEP CHILDCARE LTD
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Location Somerset, BA4 6QL
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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-2000059249
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Application Deadline Date 10/11/2026
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Start Date 27/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Friday 08.30-17.30 shifts.
Brief Description
An apprenticeship at Next Steps Childcare is ideal for someone with a natural flair for working with young children. You'll engage in play, support daily care routines and help children thrive. We will train you in safeguarding, paediatric first aid, food hygiene and more. Enthusiasm, confidence and a genuine love of children are essential.
Future Prospects
Potential for full-time employment on successful completion.
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our nursery team as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.
As an apprentice, you will support the nursery team in providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with experienced practitioners to build your knowledge and skills in child development, safeguarding, play-based learning and professional childcare practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children’s learning and development through play, activities and positive interactions.
- Assist with daily routines, including meals, personal care, sleep times and transitions throughout the day.
- Encourage children’s independence, confidence and social development.
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Observe and support children’s individual needs and developmental progress.
- Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
- Work as part of the nursery team whilst completing all apprenticeship training and coursework.
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- 2 references