Early Years Educator Apprentice - Future Champions Children's Nursery Bolton
BRIGHTSTARS CHILDCARE CLEWORTH ROAD LTD · Horwich, BL6 6BQ
Early years educator (level 3)
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in a supportive nursery setting? Future Champions Children's Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.
The work
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.
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:
In return for your commitment, 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
Training
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.
Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
What you come out with
Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.
What they are looking for
- Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE Mathematics 4
- Desired · GCSE English Language 4
Things to consider
- DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
- On-site parking, close to mainline station and bus routes
The employer
Oaklands Nursery is a private day care nursery located in Tonbridge. The Nursery is situated in a beautiful converted house with spacious grounds and is conveniently located for both local residents and commuters to London. We are open full-time from 7:30am – 6:30pm, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.
Workplace
- Stocks House, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, BL6 6BQ