Early Years Apprentice

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Summary

Step into a role where every day brings the chance to inspire, support, and nurture young learners aged 3+. As part of the Shine team, you’ll spark children’s curiosity through play, creativity, and active learning, while providing the care and stability they need to thrive.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 01 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development through facilitation of play, creative, and sports activities
Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
Organise and make imaginative use of resources to ensure engaging, high-quality care
Liaise and support parent/carers of children by sharing positive and constructive feedback about Shine sessions
Act as the Key Person for a cohort of children, supporting transitions and monitoring their wellbeing
Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
Comply with all Ofsted requirements, demonstrating a clear understanding of the Early Years Framework in the context of Shine
Implement and champion Shine policies and procedures
Act with integrity, adhering to the safeguarding practices detailed within relevant legislation and policies

Where you’ll work

Shine Sports Ground
Lime Trees Road
Horfield Bristol
BS6 7XW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)
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Your training plan

You will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College fortnightly for learning and then independent study for the weeks in between to work towards your portfolio

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4 and above)

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

<ul> <li>Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check</li> <li>This role also includes working during school holidays as part of our Holiday Club provision, ensuring high‑quality care and engaging activities for children throughout the year</li> <li>You will be required to work across multiple settings, so you will need to be confident about using public transport, or have access to alternative means of transport consistently</li> </ul>

About this company

<p>Shine Wraparound Care is a leading provider of before- and after-school childcare in the South West, specialising in engaging children with active and creative activities.</p>

After this apprenticeship

For apprentices who excel and demonstrate the desirable skills and attributes, there may be the opportunity to step up to a Before/After-School Club Manager position upon completion