Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship – Mottingham Hall For Children

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team who is also passionate about early years. This role involves working directly with children.

Key Details

Salary: National Minimum Wage (21+ - £11.44, 18-20 £8.60 & Under 18 £6.40)

Working hours: 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday (1 hour lunch break)

Holiday entitlement: 20 days including 8 bank holidays. (additional leave given for birthday and for long serving staff members)

Duvet days (extra days annual leave for staff who go the extra mile)

Location: Mottingham Hall For Children, SE9 4RW

Apprenticeship Details – 19 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider:  LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

At the nursery, they aim to provide top-quality childcare and early education for all children. As an Early Years Educator Apprentice you will join a team of experienced staff working together to run and improve the nursery. Mottingham Hall for Children celebrate children's learning and development with families by using their understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Your role will include:

·        Providing high-quality childcare and early education experiences for all nursery children.

·        Collaborating with a skilled and knowledgeable staff team to support the operations and growth of the nursery.

·        Valuing and highlighting children's learning and development together with their families.

·        Utilising expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage and child development to create and play-based learning activities based on children's interests daily.

·        Developing strong professional connections with children, parents, and colleagues.

Desired skills & Personal qualities:

·       Good Communication

·       Team worker

·       Passionate

·       Reliable

·       EYFS knowledge

Desired qualifications:

·        Must be Level 2 qualified or willing to study their level 3

·        DBS must be completed

About the Employer

Mottingham Hall for Children, is a small yet unique setting. They have their own private 2 acre woodland for daily sessions, and have their own farm which includes rabbits, goats and chickens. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Mottingham Hall for children is an equal opportunities employer.

Our benefits

• Daily Perks: Enjoy complimentary lunch and drinks each day (please request from the chef in advance).


• Professional Development: Access various training opportunities, including pathways to become an Early Years Teacher, pursue leadership courses, and training for SENCO qualifications, Forest school etc.


• Team Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative team setting.


• Bonus: Receive a performance-related bonus


• Flexible Working Options: Choose between a 4-day, 36-hour week, a traditional 5-day, 40-hour week, or a 4-day, 40-hour week (with 1 day off) Tailor your work-life balance to suit your needs. Part-time hours can also be accommodated.


• Professional Growth: Benefit from a personal development fund of £100 each year to aid your ongoing education.


• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid leave along with funding for qualifications such as Level 3, Early Years degrees, Forest School training, and Leadership courses.


• Childcare Discount Receive a standard discount of 50% and potential of further discount for long serving employees (terms and conditions apply)


• Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off on your birthday after one year of service and receive a birthday gift card.


• Performance Rewards: Celebrate your achievements with performance rewards.


• Annual and Long-Term Service Awards: Acknowledge your dedication with yearly and long-service awards.


• Staff Celebrations: Participate in an annual celebration, voted by the staff. Past events have included summer BBQs with live music, bouncy castles, and evenings out in London.


• Competitive annual leave packages: including time off between Christmas and new year. Leave will increase for those as part of long service recognition.


• Wellbeing day off

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