Apprentice Early Years Educator Nursery Nurse

Summary

Crookesbroom Primary Academy is looking to appoint an Apprentice Nursery Nurse to join our academy in September 2025 on a part-time, temporary basis. Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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We want to attract the best apprentices to work in Delta Academies Trust, as such we pay above the national apprenticeship pay rates for all apprentices. 18 to 20 - £10.00 per hour, 21 and over - £12.21 per hour.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, Term Time Only over 38 weeks. Times to be confirmed.

30 hours 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

As an apprentice, you are encouraged to work as part of the team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course.

Under supervision, you will work under the direct instruction of EYFS teacher/Lead EYFS Practitioner or support staff. You will provide high-quality care within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting that meets professional inspection standards.

Main Responsibilities:

Under supervision and direction, you will:

Support the pupils by:

1. Undertaking activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.

2. Carrying our pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.

3. Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned.

4. Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.

5. Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem.

Support the Teacher by:

6. You will observe, monitor and maintain written records to ensure children’s developmental progress.

7. You will liaise with parents and other professionals.

8. You will maintain parent confidentiality.

9. You will work closely with the Nursery Teacher/EYFS Lead and prepare reports that will assist in the children’s smooth transition to FS2.

10. You will report any injury or accident, ensuring that the health and safety of the individual is maintained.

11. You will assist in and contribute to student placements and contribute information to the Nursery Teacher so that they can prepare accurate and concise information in the support of a student’s development.

12. You will support the successful admission and transition for children and families.

13. You will contribute to the planning and organisation of interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families, observing health and safety policies and making risk assessments.

14. You will take responsibility for the tidiness, safety and security of the EYFS indoor and outdoor areas.

15. You will assist in providing professional support on issues relating to child protection to parents and outside agencies.

Support the Academy by:

16. being aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidence as appropriate.

General

17. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.

18. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

19. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.

20. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.

21. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).

22. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).

23. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding the safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.

24. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.

25. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Where you'll work

Crookesbroom Lane
Hatfield
Doncaster
DN7 6JP

Training

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

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at Doncaster College, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

You will study towards the NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator. There is an expectation you will attend all college sessions and complete assignments on time.   

Day release.

You will undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5  

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.      

You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Punctual
Self-motivated

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

Crookesbroom Primary Academy is a high performing academy with a highly inclusive ethos. We believe that every child can achieve great things. Our curriculum is designed to promote learning, which is active, engaging, and personalised. With 229 pupils aged between 5 and 11, Crookesbroom is a busy and vibrant place. We serve the villages of Hatfield, Stainforth and Dunsville. We are a small academy, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential. We place great importance on the development of each and every child both academically and socially and emotionally. We aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences both within the classroom and beyond which will promote a life long love of learning and enable our children to become independent, forward thinking and socially responsible citizens of the future.

https://cpacademy.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Jamie Herrington

jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328432.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 10 July 2025)

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