Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Lyth Hill

Introduction

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

About the Employer

Hillside House Nursery Lyth Hill is a Pre-school and Nursery offering a comprehensive and exciting curriculum for young children from birth to five years of age. We are open fifty one weeks of the year and our operating times are Monday to Friday from 7:50am to 6.00pm. We would all wish for our children to be happy, fit and healthy, confident and secure, sociable, kind and caring to others, independent with a clear idea of right and wrong, eager to learn and a big sense of fun. We utilise the surrounding areas frequently taking the children on regular countryside walks to the farm and forest garden adventures.

What You'll Do

Hillside 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.

Located in a beautifully converted building full of character, Hillside at Lyth Hill offers a nurturing, welcoming, and collaborative environment where staff are supported to grow and deliver the very best outcomes for every child.

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

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a genuine love for working with children
• Be caring, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• Be eager to learn and develop within early years education
• Work well as part of a team and take guidance positively

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
• Payable bonus upon successful qualification

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

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

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

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

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED