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Realise Training; Chorley; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

Free uniform

Lunch provided

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave

CPD and training via Noodle Now

Job summary

Future Champions Children's Nursery seeks a warm Nursery Apprentice to support children’s learning and development. You will work as part of a friendly team and contribute to planning, observations, and assessments in line with the EYFS framework.

The role offers an apprenticeship with Level 3 Early Years education, on-site working hours in Chorley, and a strong focus on safeguarding and developing key skills for a future in early years work.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or working towards functional skills.
• Some experience with babies or children under five.

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 EYFS learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Creativity

Safety & Hygiene

Organisation

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 2 Functional Skills (if required)

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Job description

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

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.

Job Details

Company: Realise Training
Salary: £8.05 to £8.05 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Chorley, PR6 7HE
Job type: Apprenticeship
Posting date: 4 Sept 2026
Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

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

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

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
• Honesty & Integrity
• Initiative & Adaptability

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

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.

Apprenticeship Standard

• 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)

Future Prospects

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

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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