Early Years Apprentice

Bishops Stortford, CM22 7EB

Ref: VAC-01117

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 16/10/2025

Start Date: 16/10/2025

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

Company: Nursery on the Heath (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Nursery on the Heath is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification. To be successful in this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a warm, caring nature. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly team, responsible for a group of key children, planning activities, completing observations, and organising daily walks and trips. You will ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children at all times, comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, and help create a safe, fun, and enriching learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and families is a key part of the role. Based in the picturesque village of Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, our private, independent nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years. We offer a range of benefits including a birthday day off, childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a healthcare plan, provided uniforms, a supportive management team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and regular staff rewards and 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