Early Years Apprentice

Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF

Ref: VAC-01100

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/08/2025

Start Date: 08/09/2025

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

Company: The Ark Day Nursery (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

The Ark Day Nursery is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and eager to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach. 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 help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role. The Ark is an OFSTED-rated “Good” nursery located in Pontesbury, just eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury, offering a homely and welcoming environment where children’s wellbeing is always the top priority. In return, we offer a range of benefits including free parking, uniform, access to CPD through Noodle Now, and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

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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