Nursery Apprentice - Level 3 Early Years Educator

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

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.