Yearly Years Apprentice

Hartford Infant and Preschool, as part of The Cam Academy Trust, is looking to appoint an Early Years Apprentice to join their established Preschool team from September 2025. You will be working alongside our qualified and experienced staff who will support your childcare journey. You will also be assigned a mentor and be working under the direction of the Preschool Manager and Deputy Manager.

We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with young children under 5 years. Has the ability to relate and interact with children and most importantly should be enthusiastic and caring.

Key duties within this role include:
• plan activities for and with the children;
• organise play areas, materials and equipment;
• encourage fair and caring behaviour among the children;
• encourage independence and self-esteem;
• talk to children about their concerns or worries;
• deal with injuries and emergencies;
• liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.

Benefits:
• on the job training and qualification following the apprentice route;
• company pension dependent on eligibility criteria;
• on-site parking at settings where applicable;
• friendly, supportive team;
• experienced mentor.

Training:
• working towards a Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship over 12 months.

Personal Qualities:
We are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate the following:
• an ability to build good relationships with children and their parents and carers;
• be good at listening to and socialising with children;
• understand the play needs of children and young people;
• provide a stimulating but safe environment;
• work with integrity and enthusiasm;
• be aware of health and safety issues.

Prospects
Should any suitable permanent vacancies arise during the duration of this apprenticeship we would welcome applications from existing apprentices.

To apply for this position https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143849/EDV-2025-HJS-83516 via my new term midday on Tuesday 17th June 2025. Interview date will be wk beg 23rd June 2025.

Hartford Infant and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two positive references. Please note it is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.