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Early Years Apprentice - Puddleducks

Bright Stars Nursery · Putney · posted 3 June 2026

Wage
£16,744 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
3

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Puddle Ducks Nursery in Putney, part of Bright Stars Nursery Group) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:

  • Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
  • Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities
  • Act as a key person for a group of children
  • Support planning, observations, and assessments
  • Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
  • Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
  • Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Bright Stars?

At Puddle Ducks 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
  • Day off for your birthday! Plus extra day for each year of continuous service
  • Childcare discounts
  • Annual Christmas party
  • 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 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 apprenticeship.

About Bright Stars Nursery

Puddle-ducks is a beautiful setting located in a private gated environment a short walk from Putney High Street. The nursery offers a tranquil environment where children become confident learners through stimulating and engaging activities. The nursery has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and now benefits from an inspirational and innovative outdoor environment which provides endless opportunities for children to explore

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company.

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCreativeFriendlyInitiativeNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 95 Lacy Road, Putney, SW15 1NR

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