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Barnkids Nursery in Godalming is seeking a passionate Nursery Apprentice to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This role offers full apprenticeship training and ongoing support in a setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities.
You will support planning, observations, and assessments, act as a key person for a group of children, and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing in line with EYFS. Apply now for a rewarding career in Early Years.
Qualifications
- 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
Responsibilities
- Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team.
- Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities.
- Act as a key person for a group of children.
- Support planning, observations, and assessments.
- Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times.
- Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework.
- Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Skills
Education
Job description
Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities
Act as a key person for a group of children
Support planning, observations, and assessments
Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
At Barnkids, we are passionate about connecting children and staff with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and wellbeing through outdoor learning.
Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
Nursery uniform provided
Employee of the Month recognition
20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service
Childcare discounts
Refer-a-friend scheme
Annual Christmas party
Access to a healthcare scheme
£500 completion bonus
£1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.
40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
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
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
An attentive and compassionate nature
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 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.
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Company: Realise Training Salary: £10.80 to £10.80 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Godalming, GU8 4XL Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities
Act as a key person for a group of children
Support planning, observations, and assessments
Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
At Barnkids, we are passionate about connecting children and staff with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and wellbeing through outdoor learning.
Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
Nursery uniform provided
Employee of the Month recognition
20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service
Childcare discounts
Refer-a-friend scheme
Annual Christmas party
Access to a healthcare scheme
£500 completion bonus
£1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.
40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
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
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
An attentive and compassionate nature
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 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.
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
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