Early Years Educator Apprentice - Red House Nursery

Red House Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

About the Role
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer
In return for your commitment, we offer:
£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
Free uniform
Lunch provided
Discounted childcare
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Your Future with Us

Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development.

Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one.

High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training.

Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positions.

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Permanent Role:

Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment

Employer Description:
We are a Good Ofsted rated nursery who cares for children aged 3 months old until they are ready for school. We aim to give every child and their family as many opportunities as possible for them to succeed and become valued members of their community in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Working Hours :
40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Initiative,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working