Apprentice, Early Years Educator

Teaching Vacancies; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery school in Nuneaton and Bedworth is seeking an enthusiastic early-years apprentice to join their team. You will work with children aged 2-4, providing support and care while studying for a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant qualification. This role offers a temporary 2-year contract with full training and guidance in a warm and nurturing environment. Starting date is on 12 Jan. Apply by email to [e-mail] by 5 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and nurturing environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning.
• Committed, punctual, and reliable.
• Outgoing attitude with motivation to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 2-4 years, providing care.
• Assist individual children's personal and emotional needs.
• Ensure the setting is safe and presentable.

Skills

Supporting children's learning

Motivated to learn

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years

Early Years Educator Level 3 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Bedworth Heath Nursery School is a LA‑maintained nursery school with over 100 children on roll. We offer 2‑3 yr and 3‑4 yr nursery environments, and are recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated early‑years apprentice to join our federation.

You will be supported through paid employment while gaining a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant qualification. For more information, contact [e-mail] or call 02477 752 392. We recommend booking a visit to tour the school between Monday 15 – Tuesday 23 Dec.

Role Details

The vacancy is for an apprentice in Daisy Nursery (2‑3 yr provision) with allocated time in the 3‑4 yr Orchard Nursery. Working hours are 37 hrs, Monday‑Friday (8.15‑4 pm, with a planning & pedagogy meeting on Tuesdays until 4.45 pm). Study time is built into these hours.

Starting date: 12 Jan (or as soon as post‑interview checks are complete). The role is a temporary 2‑year contract, supporting you through your apprenticeship and preparing you for permanent employment in the education sector.

Key Requirements

• You become an employed member of staff.
• You will work towards gaining a full qualification.
• You will receive full training, support, and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 2‑4 years, organising activities and providing proactive help and care.
• Assist and meet the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• Under supervision, provide all aspects of care/support, ensuring participation in day‑to‑day learning and play activities.
• Ensure the setting is safe, clean, and well presented.
• Collaborate with colleagues, upholding the highest standards of work in a positive manner.
• Contribute to a high‑quality environment, creating a warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere.
• Attend team meetings and provide relevant ideas.
• Understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy.
• Support an effective and supportive team environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning.
• Motivated to learn about and support children with a range of special educational needs.
• Outgoing and motivated attitude.
• Committed, punctual, and reliable.
• For 16‑19 yr applicants: an Early Years Educator Level 3 requirement to pass or Level 2 Functional Skills /Grade 4. Support can be given to pass functional skills Level 2/Grade 4 if you do not hold this qualification in English and Maths.
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Early Years or have extensive experience in the sector to start a Level 3 qualification.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please complete the equalities form and application form, referencing all experience using the personal specification, and email to [e-mail] by noon on Monday 5 Jan 2026.

Bedworth Heath Maintained Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, two references, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What the School Offers its Staff

Staff wellbeing is at the core of our federation ethos, offering an opportunity to extend professional development within a kind, warm, and nurturing working environment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. The recruitment process follows the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, and disclosure of any unspent conviction, caution, reprimand, or warning under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).