Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Lyth Hill

Realise Training Group; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

Free uniform

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave

CPD and training via Noodle Now

Payable bonus upon qualification

Job summary

Hillside House Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice in Shrewsbury to begin the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. You’ll work within a supportive team to learn through hands-on practice, observations, and activities across the EYFS framework.

You’ll be supervised while delivering high‑quality care, building relationships with children and families, and progressing toward the Level 3 qualification.

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

Child Development

Organisation

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Early Years qualification (Apprenticeship)

Job description

Shrewsbury, SY3 0AU

Ref: VAC-02594

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: Hillside House Nursery (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Hillside 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. Located in a beautifully converted building full of character, Hillside at Lyth Hill offers a nurturing, welcoming, and collaborative environment where staff are supported to grow and deliver the very best outcomes for every child.

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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a genuine love for working with children
• Be caring, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• Be eager to learn and develop within early years education
• Work well as part of a team and take guidance positively

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
• Payable bonus upon successful qualification

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
• Child Development: Understanding how children learn and grow
• 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

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Lyth Hill
Bus numbers - 27, 435, 544 and 546

Large onsite parking

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.

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.