Early Years Educator Apprentice - Ashburton House

Introduction

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in a supportive nursery setting? Ashburton House Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.

About the Employer

Ashburton House Day Nursery is a beautiful large detached Georgian house, and perfectly situated on the High Street just by Monument Green.
The building has been extensively refurbished to provide exceptional childcare facilities. The decor is natural, homely and really worth a look!
This setting boasts a really warm and friendly feel along with separate areas for the children to sleep or just relax.

What You'll Do

Ashburton House Nursery 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

Training Outcome

We offer a high quality environment where the children thrive, combined with experienced friendly staff to provide support to the right candidate who can bring there own ideas into our curriculum. We focus on our staff wellbeing and make sure our team feels valued and supported.

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

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
• Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 38 hours a week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED