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Early Years Educator Apprentice - The Ark

Bright Stars Childcare Limited · Pontesbury · posted 18 June 2026

Wage
£19,858 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
2

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The Ark 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 Bright Stars Childcare Limited

The Ark is an OFSTED rated “good” children’s day nursery situated in Pontesbury, approximately 8 miles southwest of Shrewsbury. We are a homely nursery that ensures your child’s well-being is paramount. We offer a full daycare service for 0 – 5-year-olds, and continue this service through to the early years at school, providing continuity and familiarity for both children and their parents. This allows for routines to remain the same for the children while being convenient for working parents.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
On-site parking, infrequent bus route

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsInitiativeOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Hall Bank, Pontesbury, SY5 0RF

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