Early Years Educator Apprentice - Three Gables Westbourne

Bournemouth, BH4 9HL

Ref: VAC-01862

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 31/03/2026

Start Date: 06/04/2026

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

Company: Three Gables Nursery - Westbourne

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Three Gables Nursery Westbourne 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

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.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

Personal qualities

Care & Compassion
Patience & Calmness
Positive Work Ethic
Teamwork
Initiative & Adaptability
Honesty & Integrity

Skills required

Communication: Verbally and in writing, with children, parents, and staff
Observation: Noticing and recording children’s development and well‑being
Creativity: Planning engaging and fun activities (arts, music, games)
Safety & Hygiene: Understanding and implementing health & safety, food hygiene, and child protection procedures
Organisation: Managing time, resources, and tasks effectively

Future Prospects

Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
There is no on site parking but there are roads around the nursery that you can park on

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 Educator Apprentice - Three Gables Westbourne