Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 - Bristol
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Company: The Green Door Nursery
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Location: Bristol, BS6 5DQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £256.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02096
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 15/06/2026
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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
Green Door Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children. Supported by a suitably qualified early years educator, you will interact and work with the children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities and undertaking key person responsibilities.
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
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
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
As an outstanding nursery we offer a strong support network and high-quality training to help you develop your skills to an exceptional standard.
Apprentices play a crucial part in supporting delivery of welfare and care in the early years.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, working in a beautiful setting whilst pursuing a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
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:
• Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development.
• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued.
• Carry out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage.
• Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion.
• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children.
• Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge.
• Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond.
• Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them.
Other Information
DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company