Early Years Educator Apprentice - Ashburton House

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Loyalty bonus after 1 year

Free uniform

Discounted childcare

CPD and training via Realise

Job summary

Ashburton House Nursery in Weybridge is hiring a Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and ready to pursue the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

You will join a friendly team, support planning, observations and assessments, and help maintain safeguarding and a stimulating EYFS learning environment.

The role offers a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, with training provided by Realise and opportunities for progression after the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level.
• Some experience working with babies or children under five.

Responsibilities

• Act as key person for a group of children.
• Support planning, observations, and assessments.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all children.
• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment per EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Creativity

Organisation

Teamwork

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

Ashburton House Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

About the Role

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer

In return for your commitment, we offer:

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

Free uniform

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

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

Working Week

38 hours a 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

Care & Compassion

Patience & Calmness

Positive Work Ethic

Teamwork

Honesty & Integrity

Skills Required

Communication: Verbally and in writing, with children, parents, and staff

Observation: Noticing and recording children’s development and wellbeing

Creativity: Planning engaging and fun activities (arts, music, games)

Safety & Hygiene: Understanding and implementing health & safety, food hygiene, and child protection procedures

Organisation: Managing time, resources, and tasks effectively

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

We offer a high quality environment where the children thrive, combined with experienced friendly staff to provide support to the right candidate who can bring there own ideas into our curriculum. We focus on our staff wellbeing and make sure our team feels valued and supported.

Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Ashburton House

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £10.80 to £10.80 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8QR

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026

Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

Summary

Ashburton House Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

About the Role

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer

In return for your commitment, we offer:

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

Free uniform

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

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

Working Week

38 hours a 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

Care & Compassion

Patience & Calmness

Positive Work Ethic

Teamwork

Honesty & Integrity

Skills Required

Communication: Verbally and in writing, with children, parents, and staff

Observation: Noticing and recording children’s development and wellbeing

Creativity: Planning engaging and fun activities (arts, music, games)

Safety & Hygiene: Understanding and implementing health & safety, food hygiene, and child protection procedures

Organisation: Managing time, resources, and tasks effectively

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

We offer a high quality environment where the children thrive, combined with experienced friendly staff to provide support to the right candidate who can bring there own ideas into our curriculum. We focus on our staff wellbeing and make sure our team feels valued and supported.

Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months