Early Years Apprentice

Shrewsbury, SY3 0AU

Ref: VAC-01096

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/08/2025

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Hillside House Nursery (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Hillside at Lyth Hill is looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This role offers between 32 and 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a banking system in place for any additional hours worked. 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. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. Set in a beautifully converted building full of character, Hillside at Lyth Hill offers a warm, nurturing, and collaborative atmosphere where staff grow together and strive to provide the best for every child. In return, we offer a range of benefits including a rural working location, company pension, employee discounts, a referral programme, and regular company events.

Qualifications required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

Personal qualities

A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress

Skills required

Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature

Future Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

Training to be Provided

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.

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Early Years Apprentice