Early Years Apprentice

  • Company: The Red House Day Nursery (Bright Stars)
  • Location: Cambridge, CB25 0HD
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,704.00 per year
  • Sector: Early Years
  • Ref: VAC-01065
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2025
  • Start Date: 06/09/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Brief Description

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Old Red House Day Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator and gain your level 3 whilst supporting childrens learning, play and development and building key relationships.

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

Ability to work within a team

Skills Required

Ability to provide age-appropriate activities

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

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

Red House Day Nursery, part of the Bright Stars Nursery Group, is dedicated to providing every child with a calm, caring, safe, and stimulating environment where they can thrive. They are currently seeking a motivated Early Years Apprentice to join their team, working with children up to five years old. The role involves supporting the setup of engaging activities and attending to the children’s care needs. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly team, take responsibility for a group of key children, and plan and complete observations using iConnect. You will ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children at all times, comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, and help create a safe, fun, and enriching learning environment. The nursery benefits from a spacious, purpose-built setting and is located in a vibrant village community, offering children access to a wide range of local amenities and experiences. Team members enjoy a competitive salary based on age, experience, and qualifications, provided uniforms, a supportive management team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and regular staff rewards and events.

Other Information

25% off childcare.

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