Apprentice Early Years Educator Role Description
KidsStop Towcester Cottage Nursery - Towcester, Northamptonshire
Full-Time On-Site 50 Weeks per Year
About KidsStop
Located in a charming 17th-century cottage in Towcester, KidsStop Nursery provides a warm, homely environment designed to feel calm, natural, and nurturing. With neutral furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere, our setting is intentionally far removed from the typical clinical nursery environment.
Our facilities include a courtyard, playground, and garden, enabling seamless free-flow play between indoor and outdoor spaces.
At KidsStop, we are committed to delivering consistently high and professional standards of care and education, ensuring every child thrives socially, emotionally, and cognitively in preparation for school and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking a Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our team at our Cottage Nursery in Towcester, Northamptonshire. The position will be based in our Preschool Room working with children aged 2 - 4 years old.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging child-initiated and adult-led activities based on children's individual needs and interests.
- Provide high-quality care, including feeding, nappy changing, and supporting personal hygiene.
- Support children's development in numeracy and language through play-based learning.
- Act as a Key Person, ensuring children feel safe and secure while observing, assessing, and planning for their individual learning and development.
- Work in partnership with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals to meet each child's needs.
- Support children with additional needs through inclusive practice and strong knowledge of child development.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including registers, risk assessments, planning records, daily evaluations, fire drill logs, cleaning schedules, and food/allergen records.
- Ensure resources are prepared, maintained, and stored safely and appropriately each day.
- Contribute to maintaining stock levels of food, cleaning materials, and learning resources.
Qualifications & Skills
- Organised, proactive, and hardworking, with a genuine passion for early years education.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Ability to plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities tailored to individual children.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, email, and WhatsApp, as some documentation is completed electronically.
- Ability to communicate clearly and relay information accurately and promptly.
Additional qualifications may be required and will be discussed with the KidsStop Manager.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.
Working Hours
- 8:00am - 6:00pm (Depending on age)
- Monday to Friday
- 50 weeks per year
- Closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year
Flexible or tailored working days may be considered upon request.
Holidays
20 days plus bank holidays. To be requested in advance and approved by the KidsStop Manager.
Salary
Up to £30,186.25 per annum Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age, experience, skill set, and agreed hours).
Annual pay reviews are conducted to reflect cost of living increases and performance, at the discretion of the Nursery Manager.
Holiday Entitlement
28 days per year, including bank holidays.
All leave must be requested in advance and approved by the Nursery Manager.
Career Progression
KidsStop is a growing organisation committed to developing its team. Opportunities for progression into senior management roles may be available for candidates seeking greater responsibility and advancement.
Probation
The successful candidate will complete a six-month probationary period. Subject to satisfactory performance and feedback, a permanent position will be confirmed.
Two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check are required.
Training & Development
KidsStop is committed to continuous professional development.
All essential childcare training, mandatory updates, and further professional development opportunities will be fully funded. Staff meetings are held after working hours (with advance notice), and attendance is required.
Benefits & Perks
We value our team and recognise their dedication through a range of benefits:
- Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme
- High-quality branded uniform provided
- Company pension scheme
- Team social events and celebrations
- Opportunities to attend industry award ceremonies
- Employee of the Month recognition (including personalised award)
- Staff wellbeing basket within the setting
- Discounted childcare for employees
How to Apply
To apply, please email Nikki, KidsStop Manager, at:
