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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Three Gables Westbourne

Bright Stars Childcare Services LTD · Westbourne · posted 7 August 2026

Wage
£16,848 a year
Hours
40 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
2

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Three Gables Nursery Westbourne 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 well-being 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
  • 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 off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

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 Services LTD

Three Gables Nursery has been caring for children since 2010. In this time we have enjoyed watching the nursery grow and the children flourish. This is due to the care and environment we offer. We are constantly evolving and promise to never stand still. With over 20 years experience in Early Years Education, we have seen so much. This has resulted in a clear vision of how to care and educate the little people who join us.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company.
There is no on-site parking but there are roads around the nursery that you can park on.

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

  • 2 Snowdon Road, Westbourne, BH4 9HL

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