Early Years Apprentice - The Old School House

Realise Training; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice bonus

Uniform provided

Private health care

Gym membership

Staff discount for children

Staff incentives

On-the-job training

Bonus after 1 year

Job summary

The Old School House Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Apprentice who loves working with children and aims to complete a Level 3 qualification. You will join a warm, responsive team dedicated to creating a high-quality, stimulating learning environment and supporting children's development.

Training will be delivered by Realise Training, with on-the-job learning 20% of the day, and you will work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard including Level 3 Diploma for the

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
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children with staff support.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.
• Be a role model with high quality practice in individual and group work with children.
• Safeguarding procedures must be followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• Assist Nursery Management Team to help the nursery reach an outstanding Ofsted grade.
• Promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and your role within the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Skills

Adaptable

Caring

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - The Old School House

The Old School House Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Things to consider:

No on site parking candidate should walk, use public transport or pay at a local carpark.

Apprentice Bonus following completion of the apprenticeship Uniform.

Private Health Care and Gym membership.

Fun staff weekly incentives

In house training and mentor.

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

Working Week

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

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

Personal Qualities

Nurturing

Resilience

Team player

Good time keeping

Skills Required

Adaptable

Caring

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.

Future Prospects

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Apprentice - The Old School House

Company: Realise Training Salary: £8.10 to £8.10 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Newmarket, CB8 9TH Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

Summary

The Old School House Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Things to consider:

No on site parking candidate should walk, use public transport or pay at a local carpark.

Apprentice Bonus following completion of the apprenticeship Uniform.

Private Health Care and Gym membership.

60% staff discount for staff children.

Fun staff weekly incentives

In house training and mentor.

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

Working Week

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

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

Personal Qualities

Nurturing

Patient

Resilience

Team player

Good time keeping

Skills Required

Adaptable

Good communicator

Computer literate

Caring

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.

Future Prospects

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

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.