Childcare Apprenticeship - Redditch

Are you passionate about working with children and keen to start a career in Early Years education? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nursery or childcare setting while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Early Years Education.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will support the care, learning, and development of children from birth to five years. You’ll work alongside experienced educators, developing your skills and knowledge of child development in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing nurturing care and learning opportunities for children, promoting their physical, emotional, and social development.
• Help to plan and deliver stimulating and age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, encouraging children’s creativity and curiosity.
• Support in observing children’s progress, recording key milestones, and maintaining accurate learning and development records.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children, following the nursery’s safeguarding, hygiene, and health policies.
• Work closely with colleagues, learning from experienced practitioners and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, offering support and regular feedback on their child’s progress and well-being.

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5.

Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner level 2 qualification.

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.