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Early years Educator Apprentice - Swanbourne

Ashbourne Day Nurseries LTD · Milton Keynes · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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Your Role:

  • As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment
  • You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences
  • Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach
  • Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards
  • Help assess children’s development under supervision
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team
  • Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning)
  • Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events

What We’re Looking For:

  • Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed
  • GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable

Pay rates are in line with National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour for ages 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for ages 18–20, and £8.00 per hour for those under 18 and apprentices

Benefits:

  • Uniform provided
  • Closed over Christmas

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

  • To gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners
  • Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future

About Ashbourne Day Nurseries LTD

Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 by parents, for parents with our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. We created a fun and friendly environment for children to learn and develop whilst following the certified Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.Whilst Ashbourne continue to grow, we embrace the individuality of all our nurseries and provide Ofsted approved childcare within all of our settings. Each setting offers something unique, whether they are located in purpose-built premises, on a farm or in a listed building.

Things to consider

  • Eligible to obtain Enhanced DBS Reference and able to provide original copies of required qualifications
  • Two satisfactory references, one must be from most recent employer

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Winslow Road, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, MK17 0SW

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