Early Years Educator Apprentice - Future Champions Children's Nursery Chorley

Realise Training Group; Whittle-le-Woods; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Loyalty bonus after 1 year

Free uniform

Lunch provided

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley (Bright Stars) 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 Educator apprenticeship.

As a Nursery Apprentice you will work as part of a friendly, supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development, supporting planning, observations, assessments, safeguarding, and creating a safe, engaging EYFS environment.

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
• Care & Compassion
• Patience & Calmness
• Positive Work Ethic
• Teamwork
• Honesty & Integrity

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Observation

Creativity

Safety & Hygiene

Organisation

Teamwork

Honesty & Integrity

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Future Champions Children's Nursery Chorley

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Future Champions Children's Nursery Chorley

Chorley, PR6 7HE

Ref: VAC-02586

Salary: £16,744.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/10/2026

Start Date: 02/11/2026

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

Company: Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Future Champions Children's 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.

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.

• 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

• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
• Free uniform
• Lunch provided
• 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

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
• 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 well-being
• 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

Future Prospects

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

Future Prospects

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

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
On-site parking, close to mainline station and bus routes

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.

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.