Nursery Apprentice - Early Years Educator Barrow
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Company: COLOURBOX MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD
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Location: IP29 5AN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £12,480.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000053042
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 30 hours a week, shifts between 7.30am - 6pm, working days TBC.
Brief Description
Colourbox Montessori are looking for a passionate and caring Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our nursery team and begin a rewarding career in early years education in their Barrow Nest site. You will contribute to a warm, safe, and engaging environment while working towards a nationally recognised childcare qualification.
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 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
Training and promotional prospects available.
Vacancy Detail
Colourbox Montessori is a high-quality early years provider offering a nurturing, stimulating, and child‑centred learning environment. Inspired by the Montessori approach, we support each child’s independence, curiosity, and development through carefully prepared environments and skilled practitioners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
With training and ongoing support, you will:
- Help ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children
- Actively promote children’s welfare, safeguarding, and safety at all times
- Support outstanding childcare practice and develop your understanding of children’s learning and development
- Work collaboratively within the nursery team, sharing learning and supporting colleagues
- Follow and work within the governance of all Colourbox Montessori policies and procedures, ensuring best practice is consistently maintained
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary dependant on age and experience
- Offsite parking
- Uniform
- Additional service related holiday entitlement
- Training provided
- First Aid training
- DBS certificate
- Social events
Other Information
- Must be prepared to work between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm
- Enhanced DBS certificate required