Apprentice Early Years Educator
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Company THE BEEHIVE DAY NURSERY LTD
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Provider SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
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Location TAUNTON, TA1 5AA
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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-2000064111
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Application Deadline Date 04/12/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Minimum 35 hours between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm. The option to work over 4 days with a regular day off or shorter hours over 5 days. TBC.
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to begin their career in Early Years. As an Apprentice Early Years Educator, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing while studying towards a recognised childcare qualification.
Future Prospects
Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent position upon completion of their apprenticeship. Opportunities for further training, qualifications and career development will be available to support progression within the nursery and Early Years sector.
Vacancy Detail
Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Support children's learning through play and everyday experiences.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Support children with personal care routines, including feeding, nappy changing, toileting, and promoting independence.
- Assist with meal and snack times safely; encouraging good hygiene and healthy eating habits.
- Observe, monitor, and record children's progress and achievements under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing, social development, and positive behaviour.
- Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Contribute to the preparation, organisation, and tidying of learning environments and resources.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene, and nursery procedures.
- Attend training sessions, complete coursework, and meet the requirements of the apprenticeship programme.
- Participate in staff meetings, training days, and nursery events.
- Uphold the nursery's values, policies, and commitment to providing high-quality childcare.
Other Expectations.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of conduct at all times.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Be proactive in seeking support, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Work positively and effectively as part of the nursery team.
- Contribute to a caring, inclusive, and respectful environment for children, families and colleagues.
- Complete all mandatory training required for the role.
- Follow nursery policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, equality and inclusion.
- Represent the nursery positively both within and outside working hours.
- Undertake reasonable additional duties, including cleaning tasks and supporting special events, as required.