Early Years Apprentice
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Company: SHINE WRAPAROUND CARE LTD
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Location: Horfield Bristol, BS6 7XW
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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-2000029200
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Application Deadline Date: 20/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
Brief Description
Step into a role where every day brings the chance to inspire, support, and nurture young learners aged 3+. As part of the Shine team, you’ll spark children’s curiosity through play, creativity, and active learning, while providing the care and stability they need to thrive.
Training to be Provided
- You will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College fortnightly for learning and then independent study for the weeks in between to work towards your portfolio
Future Prospects
- For apprentices who excel and demonstrate the desirable skills and attributes, there may be the opportunity to step up to a Before/After-School Club Manager position upon completion
Vacancy Detail
- Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development through facilitation of play, creative, and sports activities
- Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
- Organise and make imaginative use of resources to ensure engaging, high-quality care
- Liaise and support parent/carers of children by sharing positive and constructive feedback about Shine sessions
- Act as the Key Person for a cohort of children, supporting transitions and monitoring their wellbeing
- Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
- Comply with all Ofsted requirements, demonstrating clear understanding of the Early Years Framework in the context of Shine
- Implement and champion Shine policies and procedures
- Act with integrity, adhering to the safeguarding practices detailed within relevant legislation and policies
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- This role also includes working during school holidays as part of our Holiday Club provision, ensuring high‑quality care and engaging activities for children throughout the year
- You will be required to work across multiple settings, so will need to be confident using public transport, or have access to alternative means of transport consistently