Early Years Educator Apprentice -Stationhouse

Realise Training; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + birthday day

Salary review annually

Team days and awards

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans

EAP 24/7 counselling

Job summary

Stationhouse Nursery & PreSchool is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice position at Stationhouse. You will be trained on the job, with a buddy, aiming to become a key person and to partake in on-the-job training via our provider, Realise.

You will support daily nursery operations, plan engaging activities, liaise with staff about children's needs, and maintain a safe, clean environment while adhering to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the statutory EYFS framework and regulatory requirements – Desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
• Passionate about learning and developing into a new role – Essential

Responsibilities

• Assist team in providing high standards of care and education for children
• Contribute ideas to planning to ensure high-quality learning
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children's needs
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment
• Adhere to nursery policies and health and safety requirements
• Observe, assess and plan engaging activities linked to individual learning needs

Skills

Great communication

Reliability

Initiative

Calm demeanor

Education

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice -Stationhouse

Stationhouse Nursery & PreSchool are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to;

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.

To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.

To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.

To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.

You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits*

Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.

Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.

Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.

Lunch provided.

Uniform provided.

Progression plans for all staff.

Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Qualifications Required

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Desirable

Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential

Passionate about learning and developing into a new role – Essential

Personal Qualities

Passionate about working with children and able to use initiative. Calm approachable nature.

Skills Required

Great communication skills Passionate and reliable Personal Qualities Passionate about working with children Able to use initiative Calm approachable nature.

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

You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Realise Training Salary: £16,146 to £16,146 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bristol, BS20 7BZ Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026