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Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 -Oak Tree Day Nursery

Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited · Finchampstead · posted 10 August 2026

Wage
£16,146 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1

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Oak Tree Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to;

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits*:

Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
Lunch provided
Uniform provided
Progression plans for all staff
Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

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

You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us.

About Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited

Family First Nurseries is home to a collection of group brands and independent nurseries, all part of the same family. Each setting receives Family First’s investment, support and commitment to quality, while being encouraged to express its own character and identity to best serve the children and families in its community. For families, this means the best of both worlds: local heart, backed by group-wide quality.

Things to consider

We conduct safeguarding checks following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines. All nursery staff must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you lack a valid DBS Update Service subscription, you'll need to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication SkillsCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 13 Nine Mile Ride,, Finchampstead, RG40 4QD

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