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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Oaklands

Oaklands (Tonbridge) Limited · 8 Brook Street · posted 12 August 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
5 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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Oaklands Nursery is 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

What We Offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer:
£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
Free uniform
Lunch provided
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

Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.

About Oaklands (Tonbridge) Limited

Oaklands Nursery is a private day care nursery located in Tonbridge. The Nursery is situated in a beautiful converted house with spacious grounds and is conveniently located for both local residents and commuters to London. We are open full-time from 7:30am – 6:30pm, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
On-site parking, close to mainline station and bus routes

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsInitiativeOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 8 Brook Street, TN9 2PJ

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