Early Years Apprentice - Barnkids Brightstars

Realise Training Group; Godalming; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full apprenticeship training and on‑go

Nursery uniform provided

Employee of the Month recognition

20 days holiday, plus extra after each

Childcare discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Annual Christmas party

Healthcare scheme

£500 completion bonus

£1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

Job summary

Barnkids Nursery is seeking a passionate Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This truly unique setting offers extensive woodland access and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.

You will join a friendly team, support planning and observations, and work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard delivered by Realise.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards the required level alongside the apprenticeship.
• Some experience working with babies or children under five is helpful.
• DBS check may be required and paid for by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team.
• Work in a 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 safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Desire to help children

Organisation

Attentive and compassionate

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Barnkids Brightstars

Ref: VAC-02759

Salary: £22,464.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/11/2026

Start Date: 30/11/2026

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

Company: Barnkids nursery and forest school (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

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.

About the Role

• 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

Why Join Barnkids?

At Barnkids, we are passionate about connecting children and staff with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and wellbeing through outdoor learning.

Benefits

• 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.

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
• A BIG smile!
• Sense of humour
• Friendly
• Enthusiasm and patience
• Willing to progress

Skills required

• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Organisation
• An attentive and compassionate nature

Future Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

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 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.