Nursery Apprentice - Geraldine Road

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award-winning nursery setting? Eveline Day Nurseries is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and caring apprentices for their Geraldine Road site. You will gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development.

What you'll do

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.

What You Will Do:

• Create exciting, engaging and nurturing learning environments
• Plan and lead play-based activities that inspire children to learn
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive setting for all children
• Be part of a positive, forward-thinking team who value creativity and high-quality care

What We Offer:

We take great pride in supporting the wellbeing, growth and happiness of our team. When you join Bright Stars, you will benefit from:

• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
• Medical Cover - contributions towards dental, optical and health costs, plus free same-day GP appointments and lifestyle assessment
• Free lunch on site
• 60% Childcare Discount - helping working parents balance both career and family life
• MyGym/MyActive Discounts - up to 25% off gym memberships, sportswear and equipment
• Paycare Perks - discounts at over 300 high street retailers including Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Boots, H&M and New Look
• Recommend a Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,500 for every successful referral once you join us
• Training and Development - continuous professional development through sector-leading training opportunities
• 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays - supporting a positive work-life balance

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 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.

After the apprenticeship

Position in the nursery once a qualified practitioner.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)

About the employer

Geraldine Road nursery is situated in a beautiful old church hall. The nursery is arranged on two floors; the ground floor is carpeted and equipped for young babies and the upstairs is furnished and equipped for the older children with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. We are registered at this branch for 63 children from the age of 3 months. The nursery features a Baby Room, Toddler Room, Little Learners Room and Explorers Room. More information is available on each room and how your little one's day will look when with us. We are happy discuss this over the phone or at your visit.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Nursery open 7.30am - 6.30pm - different shift patterns available.
• Start date: 31 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £22,464 a year