Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Lyth Hill

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 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 access

Job summary

Hillside House Nursery in Shrewsbury seeks a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to pursue a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and join a supportive team. You will contribute to children’s learning in a welcoming setting that values development and teamwork.

The role offers on-site training, 40-hour weeks, and a structured progression path with on-the-job coaching and 20% off-the-job learning integrated into the working day.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willing to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Experience with babies or children under five is preferred.
• Willing to learn and develop within early years education.

Responsibilities

• Act as a 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.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Creativity

Safety & Hygiene

Child Development

Organisation

Teamwork

Patience

Care & Compassion

Honesty & Integrity

Initiative

Adaptability

Positive Work Ethic

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Lyth Hill Road,Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Midlands, SY3 0AU

Pay:

£8.10 to £8.10 per hour

Contract Type:

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

About this job

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 Working Week 40 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 Initiative & Adaptability 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 Child Development: Understanding how children learn and grow 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 Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).