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Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Winkworth

Location
Godalming
Employer
Little Forest Folk Winkworth
Provider
Realise
Wages
£25480 per annum
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025

Opportunity Details

Little Forest Folk Winkworth is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

We are passionate about providing an opportunity for our Little Forest Folk-ers to run, jump, explore and play in nature, as they learn about the world around them & become creative, resilient little learners.

You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
You will adhere to any relevant Policies about Keeping Children Safe, ongoing safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality
You will be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education and effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
You will ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
You will develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers and
team members to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
You will keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.

Other Requirements
Promote the Little Forest Folk and Outdoor Learning ethos
Help maintain equipment and resources
Support all staff and play a key part in keeping team morale high
Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, and events
Be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as camp related tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc."

At Little Forest Folk we are a beautiful outdoor nursery where an apprentice can complete their level 3 whilst learning all about Forest Schools. We provide outdoor kit for all staff and twice a year their is a uniform allowance to help to pay for warm under layers. There is an incentive of £500 when they finish their level 3 and stay for a year and another £1000 if they then stay for a further year. We have 4 inset days a year for staff training and development and 28 days level a year. We also close between Xmas and new year.
Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Education & Training 1 Role available New Vacancy

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Posted
Monday, October 6, 2025
Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Interviews
Monday, November 3, 2025
Start date
Monday, November 3, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 274662)

Skills Required

Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

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

A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Made of sturdy stuff - we are outdoors all day.

Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company. You need to love the outdoors and want to make a difference to young children's lives. We look for people to be keen to learn and enthusiastic and they can'€™t be afraid to get wet and muddy

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