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Nursery Apprentice - Swan House

Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited · Balham · posted 1 May 2026

Wage
£22,464 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

What You Will Do:

  • Create exciting, engaging and nurturing learning environments
  • Plan and lead play-based activities that inspire children to learn
  • Build strong relationships with families and colleagues
  • Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive setting for all children
  • Be part of a positive, forward-thinking team who value creativity and high-quality care

What We Offer:

We take great pride in supporting the wellbeing, growth and happiness of our team. When you join Bright Stars, you will benefit from:

  • £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
  • Medical Cover – contributions towards dental, optical and health costs, plus free same-day GP appointments and lifestyle assessment
  • Free lunch on site
  • 60% Childcare Discount – helping working parents balance both career and family life
  • MyGym / MyActive Discounts – up to 25% off gym memberships, sportswear and equipment
  • Paycare Perks – discounts at over 300 high street retailers including Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Boots, H&M and New Look
  • Recommend a Friend Bonus – earn up to £1,500 for every successful referral once you join us
  • Training and Development – continuous professional development through sector-leading training opportunities
  • 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays – supporting a positive work-life balance

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 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

  • Position in the nursery once a qualified practitioner

About Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited

Eveline Day School is a unique independent preparatory school in Wandsworth catering for children from 3 to 11 years old. We are the perfect school for working parents and welcome international families. Our school offers small class sizes of 12-15 students with excellent staff to student ratios. We believe that learning is a joyful and rewarding experience and we encourage our students to aspire to high academic standards and achievement in all areas of learning.

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCreativeFriendlyInitiativeNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 207 Balham High Road, Balham, SW17 7BQ

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