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Early Years Apprentice - Tree Tops Montessori Nursery

Bright Stars Childcare Limited · 1-3 Chesham Street · posted 2 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
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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Tree Tops Montessori Nursery (part of Bright Stars UK) 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.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning activities, completing observations, and ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment.

Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is a key part of the role.

Our high-quality service ensures children develop socially, intellectually, culturally, physically and emotionally in a homely, caring and secure environment.

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 training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all 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

Tree Tops was founded in 1991 by Montessori teachers Sue Butler and Linda Hodierne and after many requests by parents expanded in 2005 to provide day care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by the company.

Our Nursery is perfectly positioned for local residents and commuters alike. The Nursery is within walking distance of Tunbridge Wells train station, with easy access to the A21.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeLogicalNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 1-3 Chesham Street, CV31 1JS

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