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Early Years Apprentice - Heywood House Children’s Nursery

Chantreyland Childrens Nursery LTD · Brimington · posted 13 October 2026

Wage
£13,312 a year
Hours
32 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
26 November 2026
Positions
3

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Heywood House Children’s Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for Early Years Education, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, nursery, where we are providing 0-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.

About the Role

As an Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 9 months - 5 years old, in our beautiful setting.

Key responsibilities include:

  • To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
  • To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
  • To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
  • To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
  • To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship, which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification, that is fully transferable to other employers.

What We Offer

  • Polo, Jumper and coat provided
  • 22.4 holidays including bank holidays
  • Staff Childcare discount 40%

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

Your 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.

Where it leads

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

About Chantreyland Childrens Nursery LTD

Chantreyland Children’s Nursery Limited provide the highest quality of care for your child as well as supporting them throughout their development. We welcome all children into our fun, friendly and safe environment. We ensure all children feel confident and secure in our setting. We aim to provide the best start to every child’s development by supporting and providing the correct resources for every age. It’s important to us as carers that we are supporting and encouraging the children to reach their full potential.

Things to consider

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCreativeCustomer care skillsFriendlyInitiativeNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 15 High Street, Brimington, S43 1DE

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