Early Years Apprentice - Leeds Montessori Nursery
Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited · Roundhay · posted 4 September 2026
Wage
£16,848 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
2 November 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026
Positions
4
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Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.
Why Join Bright Stars?
At Bright Stars we firmly believe our team are our best asset.
We offer:
Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
Nursery uniform provided
Free lunches
Cycle to work scheme
20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service
Day off for your birthday!
Childcare discounts
Access to a healthcare scheme
£500 completion bonus
£1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.
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
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeshipAbout Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited
Our nurseries are safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive – supported by dedicated professionals who bring learning to life.
Things to consider
DBS required after offer
Skills they're looking for
Communication SkillsCreativePatienceTeam working
Entry requirements
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- Wetherby Road, Roundhay, LS8 2LE
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