Early Years Apprentice - Brierley Field Children'S Nursery

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in a nursery setting? Brierley Field 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.

What you'll do

Brierley Field Children's Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for Early Years Education, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Come and join our beautiful, nursery, where we are providing 0–5-year-olds with an exemplary early year learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today's world.

About the Role:

As an Apprentice, you'll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 9 months-5 years, in our beautiful setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
• To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship, which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification, that is fully transferable to other employers.

What We Offer:

Polo, Jumper and coat provided.

22.4 holidays including bank holidays

Staff Childcare discount 40%

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.

After the apprenticeship

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)

Things to consider

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

About the employer

At Chantreyland Nursery Group we provide the highest quality of care for your child as well as supporting them throughout their development. We welcome all children into our fun, friendly and safe environment. We ensure all children feel confident and secure in our setting. We aim to provide the best start to every child's development by supporting and providing the correct resources for every age. It's important to us as carers that we are supporting and encouraging the children to reach their full potential.

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: 32 hours a week. Working week: Minimum of 32 hrs per week Monday to Friday 4 days per week - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 3
• Wage: £13,312 a year