Childcare Apprenticeship – Oxford

Circadian Nest Nursery is a brand-new, small-setting nursery based at Donnington Doorstep Family Centre in East Oxford, caring for children from birth to school age. As our Apprentice Early Years Educator, you'll be part of a close-knit team led by an experienced Level 6 Manager and a Level 3 Deputy, learning every aspect of practice from the ground up. You'll spend most of your time across our baby room and two-year-olds' room, supporting key persons, planning activities, and building strong relationships with children and their families. By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be a confident, qualified Early Years Educator with hands-on experience in a nurturing, values-led setting. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and stimulating environment across the baby and toddler rooms
• Build warm, secure attachments with key children and positive relationships with their families
• Observe and record children's progress, contributing to their learning journeys and next steps
• Assist with daily care routines including mealtimes, nappy changes, and rest periods
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, safeguarding, and health and safety at all times
• Attend off-the-job training and complete coursework alongside your day-to-day learning in the setting 

Benefits:

• Direct mentorship from a Level 6 Manager and a Level 3 Deputy from your first day
• Small, supportive team in a brand-new setting where your contribution genuinely shapes the culture
• 28 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Excellent transport links — walking distance from Cowley Road and frequent buses from Oxford city centre
• On-site facilities 
• Ongoing CPD and progression opportunities as the nursery grows