Early Years Apprentice - Heywood House Children’s Nursery

Realise Training Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Polo, Jumper and coat provided.

22.4 holidays including bank holidays

Staff Childcare discount 40%

Job summary

Heywood House Children’s Nursery in Sheffield is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice to support 0-5 year olds and work toward a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. The setting offers an engaging outdoor environment and a supportive learning atmosphere.

You will be part of a dedicated team, benefiting from on-the-job training, DBS checks, and progression opportunities within a fast-growing nursery group.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors.
• Highly organised, reliable and a driven team-player.
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Ability to self learn, research and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
• Ensure the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
• Take on tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager.
• Complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

Skills

Passion for nature play

Organised

Reliable

Self-learning

Meet deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Heywood House Children’s Nursery

Sheffield, S43 1DE

Ref: VAC-02666

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 07/12/2026

Working Week: Minimum of 32 hrs per week Monday to Friday 4 days per week - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Heywood House Children’s Nursery

Positions Available: 3

Vacancy Detail

Heywood House Children’s Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for Early Years Education, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, nursery, where we are providing 0-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.

About the Role

As an Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
• To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship, which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification, that is fully transferable to other employers.

What We Offer

• Polo, Jumper and coat provided.
• 22.4 holidays including bank holidays
• Staff Childcare discount 40%

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

Qualifications required

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Experience working with 0-5 year olds desirable
• Team player, enthusiastic, creative, high-energy, outstanding with children and dedicated to having fun

Skills required

• A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors
• Someone who is highly organised, reliable and a driven team-player
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge
• Ability to self learn and research and meet deadlines.

Future Prospects

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Other Information

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• 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.