
Early Years Educator Apprentice
- Location
Cambridge - Employer
Coton Day Nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£10.00 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 24, 2025
Opportunity Details
During your apprenticeship you will be required to;
To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.
Rewards and Benefits*:
Competitive Salary – Up to £12.21 an hour dependant on age and experience
Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
Lunch provided
Uniform provided
Progression plans for all staff
Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.
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- Friday, July 25, 2025
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
Skills Required
Great communication skills Passionate and reliable Personal Qualities Passionate about working with children Able to use initiative Calm approachable nature
Qualifications Required
Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements ' Desirable
Fluent in written and spoken English ' Essential
Passionate about learning and developing into a new role ' Essential
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
Passionate about working with children and able to use initiative. Calm approachable nature
Prospects
You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us.
Other Information
We conduct safeguarding checks following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines. All nursery staff must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you lack a valid DBS Update Service subscription, you'll need to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.
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