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Early Years Apprentice - Shirley

Bright Stars Childcare Limited · Shirley · posted 22 July 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
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
2

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The Natural Childcare Company is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, caring nature.

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

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

A full-time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

About Bright Stars Childcare Limited

The Natural Childcare, Shirley, is a nursery dedicated to helping children learn and grow in a nurturing, safe and fun environment. Our holistic, award-winning approach to children’s development has afforded us an excellent reputation both nationally and locally, with families and childcare professionals. We understand the needs of children under the age of five years and provide them with exactly what they need; a safe environment full of discovery and exploration, using natural experiences to stimulate each of their senses. By encouraging creativity and imagination, the children are stimulated through their play and the magic of childhood is captured.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company.
Parking available and good bus access.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeLogicalNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Church Road, Shirley, B90 2AX

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