Early Years Educator Apprentice - Nursery on the Heath
Bright Stars Childcare Limited · The Heath, Hatfield Heath · posted 16 April 2026
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Nursery on the Heath are 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
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a genuine love for working with children
- Be caring, nurturing, and enthusiastic
- Be eager to learn and develop within early years education
- Work well as part of a team and take guidance positively
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
- Payable bonus upon successful qualification
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
Opportunity for a full time nursery practitioner position and room leader role in the future.
About Bright Stars Childcare Limited
The nursery provides a cosy home from home environment for children to grow and develop. The nursery is split across two levels, with the baby room downstairs with a large play area and a separate sleep room. The toddler room is located upstairs and has a range of resources. Older children enjoy a large and spacious barn where no two days are the same and there are plenty of activities for children to enjoy.
There are lots of opportunities for outdoor learning with daily trips to the local community field. Children also benefit from regular trips to the local care home, Hatfield Haven, and love meeting the residents.
Things to consider
Parking available, DBS required, local buses available.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE or equivalent English Language (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- The Heath, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7EB
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