About Us
Free Range Explorers is a renowned childminding setting that emphasizes outdoor play, recognizes children as unique individuals, and prioritizes sustainability. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow through engaging with nature. We believe in the importance of outdoor play and the benefits it brings to children's development. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that fosters each child's unique potential. Join us in our commitment to making a positive impact on children's lives through our Free Range Ethos.
Job Overview
We are looking for a new apprentice who enjoys being around children and outside, with a sense of humour! You will learn about the Early Years and Free Range Explorers!
This is an ideal post for a School leaver.
An Apprentice will learn:
For the Children:
- Support each child in reaching their full potential by recognizing their individual learning and development styles.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of every child by implementing all policies, including Safeguarding procedures and Health and Safety policies.
- Act as a key person for a selected number of children, managing observations, next steps, and other areas of their development.
- Provide a broad range of nurturing, child-led opportunities with gentle adult involvement, respecting each child's space.
- Communicate with parents about their child's day, progress, and any incidents.
- Lead and support healthy snack and mealtimes.
- Ensure the smooth running of a typical day at Free Range Explorers.
- Enjoy learning, playing, and exploring outdoor natural environments.
For the Free Range Explorers Team:
- Understand and implement Safeguarding procedures, knowing who the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is.
- Learn and implement the Free Range Ethos in your role.
- Communicate effectively with the team and support others in their role.
Other Duties:
- Maintain, tidy, reorganize, and improve learning environments.
- Perform general household tasks.
- Care for resident animals with the children.
- Utilize ICT skills.
- Walks in the local community with the children.
- Engage with online tutorials and maintain coursework/professional development via an online portfolio.
Qualifications:
- English and Maths GCSE desirable but not essential
Application Process:
- A enhanced DBS is required for this role.
- Two references should be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.75 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 35 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Reference ID: Early Years Apprentice
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
