Early Years Educator Apprentice level 3 - Pershore
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Company: The Old Station Nursery Pershore
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Location: Pershore, WR10 2DB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £271.80 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01172
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Looking for a career in childcare? The Old Station Nursery Pershore believe in creating brighter futures for every child in their care by providing the very best care and learning environment to the children so that they are ready for every stage of learning. Lots of great benefits including Perkbox and your birthday off!
Qualifications Required
GCSE level education and experience working with children is essential for a level 3 role.
Personal Qualities
To be well presented and have good time keeping skills.
Must be enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working
To be able to work as part of a team
To be able to use your own initiative
Skills Required
Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea
You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairy-tale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page
Having a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families; there is simply no other job quite like this one
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
We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.
Vacancy Detail
At The Old Station Nursery, our priority is ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and supported. We aim to nurture a lifelong love of learning and help each child build the confidence to succeed in whatever comes next. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and innovate—creating brighter futures together. We are always looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working individuals to join our team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification while supporting the nursery’s daily routines and collaborating with staff. Your responsibilities will include assisting with activities, supporting mealtimes, building positive relationships with children, and helping to maintain a high-quality, inclusive environment. You will also develop a strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), while contributing to the health, safety, and hygiene standards across the nursery. In return, we offer a 52% childcare discount (subject to terms), a day off for your birthday, continuous opportunities for personal development and career progression, free staff uniform, a £100 referral reward, and 31 days of paid holiday including a full week off at Christmas. You’ll also have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and deals on food and drink, tech and electronics, home and garden, health and beauty, entertainment, and more—helping you save on the things that matter most to you.
Other Information
DBS Required