Early Years Educator Apprentice
- Location
Shrewsbury - Employer
The Ark Day Nursery (Bright Stars) - Provider
Realise - Wages
£15704 per annum - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, November 28, 2025
Opportunity Details
To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.
You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role.
The Ark is an OFSTED-rated “Good” nursery located in Pontesbury, just eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury, offering a homely and welcoming environment where children’s well-being is always the top priority. In return, we offer a range of benefits including free parking, uniform, access to CPD through Noodle Now, and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
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
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.
Personal Qualities
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Prospects
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Other Information
DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
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