Muddy Boots Nurseries
Apprentice - Early Years Educator
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Job Title: Apprentice - Early Years Educator
Location: Muddy Boots Morley
Salary: £8.10 - £12.10 in first year of training
Join Our Award-Winning Team!
At Muddy Boots, we’re proud to be an award-winning nursery, recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. We provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences, where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we’re looking for an Apprentice Early Years Educator to join us on this exciting journey!
About The Role
Start your career in early years education with a difference – where outdoor adventures are part of everyday learning!
Are you passionate about working with children and eager to learn in a nurturing, nature-led environment? Muddy Boots Nursery is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our team.
As an Apprentice at Muddy Boots, you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.
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Key Responsibilities
- Help to plan and deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration
- Learn to observe, assess, and support children’s individual learning journeys
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
- Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children
- Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do!
What’s required?
What We’re Looking For
- ✔️ Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning
- ✔️ A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills
- ✔️ Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
What we offer
What We Offer
- Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation
- Pay between £8.10 - £12.10 per hour in first year of training
- 4-day work week for full-time staff – more time for you!
- Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching
- Staff treats, events & parties – because we value YOU!
- Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled
- Free uniform & on-site parking
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Ready to Join the Muddy Boots Family?
If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now and start your adventure with us!
Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.
All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding duties.
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