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Early Years Apprentice - Little Monkeys Windsor Park

Brightstars Childcare Cleworth Road LTD · Windsor · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
3

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Little Monkeys Windsor Park 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
  • Discounted childcare
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Salary - under 18 - £7.60 per hour, 18-20 - £10.05 per hour, 21+ - £12.25 per hour.

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 Brightstars Childcare Cleworth Road LTD

Bright Stars – where outstanding care meets inspired early education. At Bright Stars, we are passionate about delivering premium-quality childcare and education across every setting, every day. Our nurseries are safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive – supported by dedicated professionals who bring learning to life.

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

  • 156 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DL

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