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Realise Training; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Discounted childcare

28 days annual leave (including bank).

Access to CPD and training via Noodle

Payable bonus upon qualification

Job summary

Hillside House Nursery Hook-A-Gate 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. Realise Training will deliver your on-the-job training, including 20% off-the-job learning, while you work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.

You will support key person roles, planning, observations, assessments and safeguarding, while developing relationships with

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

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

Job description

Hillside House Nursery Hook-A-Gate 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.

About the Role

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

• 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

• 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
• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

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 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

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% on‑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.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Hook‑A‑Gate

Company: Realise Training Salary: £16,744 to £16,744 a year Hours: Full‑time Location: Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

Hillside House Nursery Hook-A-Gate 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.

About the Role

• 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

• 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

• 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
• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

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 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

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.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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