As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience.
You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Your role will include:
Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being pro-active with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
Work (under supervision) providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part with day- to- day learning and play activities
Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well presented
Collaborate with colleagues ensuring the highest standards ofwork are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
Training:Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with Parenta Training
Your tutor will meet you in the nursery and you have online lessons to attend
You will have at least 20% of your weekly working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
Initially you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a level 3 after that
Employer Description:MMI was established to maintain the rich Montessori tradition by promoting the most up-to-date Early Years child care services and comprehensive courses on the Montessori Method of Education.
odern Montessori International Group is fully committed and passionate about providing only the best
in early years education. This is demonstrated in our Mission, Vision and Core Values and is extended to
our responsibility to the community and the environment.
We will provide exemplary management of our Pre-School Services for children, ensure the design and delivery of our teacher training programmes are of the highest quality, conduct relevant and enriching
continual training and education courses through MMI.
We assure all our Customers that we are dedicated in the delivery of the services that we provide, and we uphold all requirements to the highest standards determined by our Government.
Chairman/CEO
Modern Montessori International Group
Our Mission
To maintain the rich Montessori tradition by
providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive courses and child development services based on the Montessori Method of Education.
Our Vision
To be a leading educational institution in London
and worldwide, with excellent service and total commitment to
each customer’s requirements.
Our Core Values – “B-NICE”
Promoting a sense of Belonging
Nurturing one’s full potential
Encouraging an Innovative approach
Maintaining a Customer-centric focus
Seeking Excellence alwaysWorking Hours :Monday to Friday on a flexible shift rota between 8.00am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Role Purpose:
To provide horticultural and landscaping support across Eden, whilst being provided with on-the-job training. The role will involve working in all horticultural areas at Eden, including the Rainforest biome, Mediterranean Biome, 30-acre Outdoor Garden, Eden’s bespoke plant-growing nursery, Eden’s 200-acre estate and grounds, and occasionally with hard landscaping and horticultural technical support teams.
Key Accountabilities
To support and learn from the horticultural team in jobs such as pruning, planting, seed sowing, watering, weeding and all plant care along with habitat management.
To assist and learn about the creation and maintenance hard and soft landscaping – such as hedgerows, walling, fencing, pathways and bridleways.
To learn about and share the responsibility for the use, care and maintenance of hand tools and small machinery used in horticultural tasks, including equipment for grass and hedge cutting, strimming, planting, pruning, and the use of golf buggies.
To continuously and enthusiastically strive to increase your own horticultural knowledge - including plant care and knowledge and plant identification, pests and diseases, soil management, sustainable practices, garden management and design and efficient working practices.
Demands of the Role
Education & qualifications:
There are no formal qualifications required for this position; however, the job holder will be required to have a good level of literacy and numeracy.
Knowledge & skills
The job holder will be expected to have a basic-level understanding of plants and the natural world and a thirst to learn more.
An interest in and love for horticulture and a desire to embark on a career in horticulture are essential.
The job holder will be required to have an intermediate level of IT skills.
Decision-making:
Decisions will be low level and routine in nature, with minimal business impact. Any complex or difficult decision-making will be guided and supported by the mentorship of a senior team member.
Resourcefulness
The job holder will need to collaborate with colleagues and senior staff to devise innovative and creative ways to improve horticultural efficiency.
Communication & visitor experience:
The job holder is required to engage, communicate and interact with colleagues, horticulturalists from other gardens and members of the public and both verbally and in writing.
Operational environment:
The role requires physical effort daily, such as bending, lifting and carrying, digging, working on slopes and in cold, hot or inclement weather.
Training:You will be working towards a Horticulture & Landscape Operative Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 which includes:
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides (subject to pathway).
You will need to attend Duchy College Rosewarne one day per week.
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and your employer.
Training Outcome:After completing the Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship, apprentices may go on to become professional landscapers or gardeners. Employer Description:At the Eden Project – iconic tourist attraction, social enterprise and educational charity – we’re on a mission to connect people with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work towards a better future. We're one of the top 100 best not-for-profits to work for in the UK. Come and join us.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm. Very occasional weekend work.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Responsible for providing the best possible standards of care and education, as well as ensuring the environment is safe and secure, where the children are valued as individuals through a loving and child-centred approach. They must ensure the children have access to play opportunities throughout their time at the setting; providing activities which are stimulating and fun. They will be responsible for following policies and procedures and refer any matters to senior members of staff. They will be responsible for a key group of children, they will form strong relationships with the parents and communicate to them about their child’s development.
Responsibilities:
To assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for children in the care of Greenside Care Club; to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration.
To provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
To observe, record and monitor children’s development
To be proactive in the process of planning and developing children’s play, by organising, supporting and taking part in play activities
To act as a positive role model for children.
To ensure that communication with children, parents and the staff team is polite and courteous at all times.
To liaise and provide professional advice to parents and other professionals that are involved with the child.
To assist in offering support to parents and families where necessary.
To develop a thorough knowledge of all of the settings operational policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected at all times.
To maintain confidentiality procedures about all issues related to children and their families, your own and other staff members issues and any other management or operational issues.
To maintain and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times including reading and following risk assessments.
To ensure that accident and medication forms are completed and reported to supervisor/manager when required.
To ensure any incidents are reported to supervisor/manager
To understand and respect the need for consistency of care for the children – report for duty on time, maintain regular attendance, give appropriate notice of holiday requests and report nonattendance through sickness promptly and appropriately.
To follow all routines, duties, timetables, rotas, record keeping activities and any other reasonable duty as requested by your manager or deputy manager.
To ensure that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times. This includes daily cleaning rotas and other nursery/housekeeping duties.
To take responsibility for continued professional development by attending courses (in-house and external), staff meetings/training, receiving constructive feedback and reading relevant material.
Training:You will work towards a Level 3 Early years educator apprenticeship qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English, if requiredPaediatric first aid qualification.
You will be mainly work based, ie the assessor will visit you in the workplace, however you will visit college 1 x day per month.You will have 6 hours off the job training to complete each week.Training Outcome:TBC.Employer Description:Greenside Care Club is a parent committee organisation situated on the site of Greenside Primary school, Pudsey providing childcare for children ages 3-11 years. We provide early education for children ages 3-4 years, before and after school care for children ages 3-11 years and holiday play scheme care for children ages 3-11 years.Working Hours :Working Days and times: Monday to Wednesday, 7.30am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Honest and reliable,Patient and empathetic,Enthusiastic and committed....Read more...
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work closely with experienced educators to support the development and well-being of children aged 2 and 3, including pupils with special educational needs, on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. You will assist in planning and implementing engaging activities, play opportunities and experiences, observing and documenting children's progress, and creating a nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
Main responsibilities:
Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals and groups using knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training
Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs
Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation
Contribute to the creation of appropriate learning resources
Provide pastoral support to pupils within the nursery environment
Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual provision leaders
To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils
Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice
Accompany lead staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lead staff.
Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual provision leaders
Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist the provision lead with the planning of learning activities
Assist the provision lead in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to the provision lead on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.
To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation
Training:Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, equivalent to A Level. The apprentices are required to attend face-to-face training once a week at Sirius Academy West.
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.
Apprentices who start the apprenticeship when they are aged 19 or under and who do not have the desired GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications will need to be willing to undertake level 2 functional skills in Maths and/or English in the first 12 months of their apprenticeship.Training Outcome:
Possible further development leading to full-time employment within the Trust
Move on to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship which is equivalent to a foundation degree, paving the way for you to obtain your degree and become a teacher
Employer Description:Our Trust includes primary, secondary and an alternative provision school working together to provide the best learning opportunities for the pupils within our network of schools. Each school serves its own community and has its own unique identity. Together we benefit from working in partnership, share good practice and have a joint central service support team. The current vacancies are for one apprentice for each of the 6 primary schools offering a 2-year old provision.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm, term-time only.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Training:
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer
NextStep Training 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
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
Skills required:
Great communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Creative thinker
Passionate and reliable
Training:Training is delivered through a flexible combination of in-person sessions at our training centre and online learning with our experienced tutors.
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)
Apprentices will use the Laser Learning platform to complete and submit coursework, monitor their progress, and stay engaged throughout their programme
Attendance for monthly lessons is required
Training Outcome:Completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship marks a significant step forward in a professional early years career. This qualification is designed for experienced practitioners who are ready to take on more senior leadership responsibilities within early years settings.
With this advanced qualification, individuals are equipped to:
Lead day-to-day practice across a setting or team
Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices
Drive improvements in pedagogy, curriculum planning, and safeguarding
Influence policies and strategies that enhance child development and wellbeing
Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and education
Career progression opportunities after completing the Level 5 include:
Room Leader or Senior Practitioner
Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
Early Years Coordinator or Curriculum Lead
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Early Years Quality Improvement Officer
For those looking to continue their professional development, the Level 5 qualification can also serve as a stepping stone towards:
A Foundation Degree in Early Years or Education
A BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Assessor, Trainer, or Tutor roles in early years education
This pathway supports individuals in becoming confident, reflective, and influential leaders in early years education - capable of shaping high-quality learning environments and driving positive outcomes for children
Employer Description:Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 6:30am - 6:00pm.
No weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Training:
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer
NextStep Training will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role
Your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day
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
Skills required:
Great communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Creative thinker
Passionate and reliable
Training:
Training is delivered through a flexible combination of in-person sessions at our training centre and online learning with our experienced tutors
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)
Apprentices will use the Laser Learning platform to complete and submit coursework, monitor their progress, and stay engaged throughout their programme
Attendance for monthly lessons is required
Training Outcome:
Completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship marks a significant step forward in a professional early years career
This qualification is designed for experienced practitioners who are ready to take on more senior leadership responsibilities within early years settings
With this advanced qualification, individuals are equipped to:
Lead day-to-day practice across a setting or team
Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices
Drive improvements in pedagogy, curriculum planning, and safeguarding
Influence policies and strategies that enhance child development and wellbeing
Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and education
Career progression opportunities after completing the Level 5 include:
Room Leader or Senior Practitioner
Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
Early Years Coordinator or Curriculum Lead
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Early Years Quality Improvement Officer
For those looking to continue their professional development, the Level 5 qualification can also serve as a stepping stone towards:
A Foundation Degree in Early Years or Education A BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Assessor, Trainer, or Tutor roles in early years education
This pathway supports individuals in becoming confident, reflective, and influential leaders in early years education - capable of shaping high-quality learning environments and driving positive outcomes for children.Employer Description:Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 6:30am - 6:00pm.
No weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
