Early Years Apprentice - Little Monkeys Windsor Park

Windsor, SL4 3DR

Ref: VAC-01951

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Competitive Salary

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/03/2026

Start Date: 13/04/2026

Working Week: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Little Monkey's Nursery Windsor Park (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 4

Vacancy Detail

Little Monkeys Windsor Park 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 wellbeing 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

Salary - under 18 - £7.60 per hour, 18-20 - £10.05 per hour, 21+ - £12.25 per hour

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

Qualifications required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal qualities

Team player, enthusiastic, motivated, fun, strong communication skills, reliable.

Skills required

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to self learn and research and meet deadlines. Ability to use initiative and apply self discipline to completing coursework on time and to a good standard.

Future Prospects

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Other Information

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

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 - Little Monkeys Windsor Park