We are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our small and welcoming team. You will work with and be guided by experienced members of our nursery/reception team and develop your skills and understanding of working with young children. Wage £12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Training course Early years educator (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am -3.30pm. Term time only. 32 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work We encourage and support all our children to become independent learners and thinkers and provide a happy and safe environment where they can develop independence, curiosity, cooperation and confidence. The role of an Early Years Educator is as variable and diverse as the children we teach and care for. We expect a lot from our team but also give a lot in return. To gain as much from this apprenticeship as possible, listed below are a few of the duties we will expect from you: • You will work closely as part of a team so empathy, kindness, patience and a sense of fun is a must • When you are ready, you will undertake children’s personal care, such as helping with clothes, toileting and nappy changes • You will help set up and pack away resources and activities and actively encourage the children to participate in keeping their nursery tidy • You will support children during snack and lunch times to develop their understanding of healthy eating and help develop their social skills • You will promote a positive attitude to physical play and encourage being outside, rain or shine • You will help meet and greet the children when they arrive and understand their needs with regard to settling in strategies for individual children • You will need to take safeguarding training and be able comply and adhere to school policies with regard to safeguarding, confidentiality and behaviour • You will promote the work and image of the school and nursery by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to parents and carers, members of the public and the wider community • You will maintain a positive, friendly and patient attitude towards the children and staff • You will ensure that inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities are promoted and protected at all times • You will play and interact with the children to enhance and support their development, enjoyment and understanding of the world around them • You will support children to develop all of the areas of learning • You will provide children with a positive language rich environment in which to grow You will gain an understanding of the EYFS, birth to 5 and the Characters of Effective Learning in order to be able to help plan and organise appropriate and fun activities for the children that follow their own individual interests. We will provide you with: • Guidance and support to develop positive relationships with children in our care • Support to learn how to observe and record children’s leaning so that you can help scaffold and develop their next steps and show their progression • A warm, friendly working environment where asking questions is welcomed and initiative is encouraged Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC Your training course Early years educator (level 3) Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) maths (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Reliable Punctual Enthusiastic Other requirements Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport. Due to our location, having a full driving licence and your own transport is essential. About this company Shoscombe Church School is a small and friendly village school where children are inspired and nurtured to discover their unique potential. Our children shine with self-belief and go into the world with the determination and resilience to follow their dreams. Our children are polite, happy and excited learners who live and breathe our Christian core values of joy, creativity & wonder, empathy,respect, resilience and aspiration. After this apprenticeship Possibility of permanent employment. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC SS&L the training provider The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330875. Apply now When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. Sign in to apply