Nursery Officer Apprentice

Summary

Mini Springers Nursery is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as an Early Years Educator Apprentice. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone passionate about working with children aged 2-5 and looking to begin or progress a career in early years education.

Wage

£13,937.30 a year

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Please note: The salary is pro-rata based on £7.55 per hour. The actual annual wage you will receive is £10,452.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Term time only.

35 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Promote the physical, emotional, and social development of children through safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments.
Assist in monitoring and recording children’s progress and development.
Help maintain accurate records and contribute to individual development plans.
Establish positive relationships with children, families, and staff, promoting effective partnerships with parents and carers.
Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and equality and diversity.
Work as part of a team to support the day-to-day running of the nursery and contribute to regular team meetings and training.
Ensure the welfare, safety, and protection of all children is prioritised at all times.

Where you'll work

THE SPRINGFIELD CENTRE
SPRINGFIELD ROAD
MOSELEY
BIRMINGHAM
B13 9NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

The training will be delivered in the workplace by Education and Skills Training and Development. You will be required to stay up to date with all off-the-job training and ensure that your work is completed in line with the deadlines provided.

Requirements

Essential 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

About You: We are looking for someone who: - Has a genuine passion for working with young children - Is enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn - Can work effectively within a team - Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills - Is committed to providing high-quality care and education - Is reliable, punctual, and professional in appearance and conduct Requirements and Eligibility: - Must be aged 16 or over - Must have the right to work and study in the UK - GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above are essential This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. What We Offer: - A supportive and friendly team environment - Experience working in a well-established community nursery - Regular training and professional development opportunities - Access to Children’s Centre services and wider support from the Springfield Project - Uniform provided Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding: Mini Springers and The Springfield Project are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About this company

Mini Springers is a warm and welcoming nursery, part of The Springfield Project in Birmingham, England. We provide high-quality early years education for children aged 2–5, supporting their development in a safe, inclusive environment. Our experienced team values each child’s individuality, promoting learning through play and exploration.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may be offered permenant employment.

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