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Early Years Apprentice - Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
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Introduction
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to develop your career in an fully outdoor forest nursery setting? Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.
About The Employer
Little Forest Folk was established to give children the chance to grow up with a sense of awe and freedom as part of their everyday lives. Our nurseries connect children back to nature, inspiring them to live a naturally healthy lifestyle that builds resilience, confidence, independence and self-motivation – all the tools they need for a happy and successful life. We want to offer this generation the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful outdoors childhood that many of us were fortunate enough to have experienced but that children in London are sadly now missing out on.
What You'll Do
Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Forest Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for the outdoors, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, fully outdoor forest nurseries, where we are providing 2-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.
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About The Role
As a Forest Nursery Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a key person for a group of children
- Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
- Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
- Use your passion for the outdoors to deliver a fantastic experience for our children
- Work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
What We Offer
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
- A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
- Uniform allowance
- Social events throughout the year
- A fit, healthy, active job
- Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
- Discounted childcare
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now
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Your Future with Us
- Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development
- Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one
- High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training
- Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions
Training Outcome
Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast-growing company.
Skills Required
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Customer care skills
- Friendly
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
- Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
Course Information
- Course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months
- Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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