Apprentice Nursery Educator

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to start a rewarding career working with young children?


Colets Nursery is looking for a Nursery Educator Apprentice to join our caring and dynamic team. You'll gain hands-on experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification, with the opportunity to join us as a qualified team member upon completion!


What You’ll Gain:

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  Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
  


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  Valuable on-the-job training in a high-quality nursery setting
  


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  Supportive and friendly team environment
  


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  Future employment opportunities within our nursery upon qualification
  

Role & Responsibilities: Families

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  Build strong partnerships with parents 
  


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  Maintain confidentiality at all times
  


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  Handle feedback professionally and constructively
  


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  Support nursery events and parents’ evenings
  


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  Log daily updates and communicate via the FAMLY app under the guidance of the room leader
  

Children

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  Support children’s wellbeing and comfort upset children with empathy
  


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  Assist with toileting, nappy changing, and hygiene routines
  


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  Encourage independence in daily tasks (dressing, hand washing, etc.)
  


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  Keep play and learning areas clean and tidy
  


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  Maintain accurate records and contribute to learning journals
  


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  Engage actively in play-based learning and social development
  


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  Stay up to date with safeguarding knowledge and training
  

Team

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  Collaborate with your team and room leader to create an engaging environment
  


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  Communicate effectively with team members and follow daily routines
  


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  Always follow our professional code of conduct
  

Operations

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  Follow all safeguarding, health, and safety procedures
  


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  Supervise nap times in line with our sleep policy
  


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  Promote a respectful and inclusive environment
  


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  Embrace change and meet deadlines with reliability
  


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  Complete all required training within the specified timeframes
  

What We’re Looking For:

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  GCSEs (or equivalent)
  


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  The right to work in the UK
  


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  A caring, positive, and adaptable attitude
  


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  A genuine passion for working with children
  


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  Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
  

Whether you're just starting or making a career change, this is your chance to grow into a fulfilling role with long-term potential. Start your journey with Colets Nursery today — where every child (and educator!) thrives.


Please note: The job offer is subject to two satisfactory references and a clear enhanced DBS check.