Early Years Educator Level 3- The Marston Day Nursery
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Company: The Marston Day Nursery
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Location: Bedford, MK43 0TF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £302.00 per month
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01390
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Application Deadline Date: 30/09/2025
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Start Date: 31/10/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 40 Hours per week
Brief Description
Are you looking for a new challenge? The Marston Day Nursery might just have the perfect role for you. We are currently seeking passionate Level 3 Early years Apprentices to join our nursery team, to deliver a high standard of learning, development, and care.
Qualifications Required
Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.
To ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent
Experience of working in a childcare setting for 12 months is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop
Personal Qualities
Patience
Kindness
Caring
Enthusiasm
Adaptability
Creativity
Skills Required
Excellent verbal communication
Ability to work as part of a team in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals.
Passion for personal develop
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 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.
Future Prospects
Room leader, further development within the group
Vacancy Detail
The Marston Day Nursery, part of the CC Nurseries Group, provides high-quality childcare for children aged 12 weeks to five years. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced nursery management team and a forward-thinking Early Years Director. As an apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting children’s safety, learning, and development while building strong partnerships with families. Your responsibilities will include planning and leading engaging educational activities, acting as a key person for individual children, maintaining developmental records, and ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. You will also be expected to follow safeguarding procedures, complete mandatory training, attend staff meetings and parent evenings, and uphold the nursery’s high standards at all times. In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a wide range of benefits, including a birthday day off, up to 28 days of annual leave, paid training, a charity day, company pension scheme, high street discounts, a minimum 60% childcare discount, long service awards, and recognition through our “Star of the Moment” and annual awards ceremonies.
Other Information
Full Enhanced DBS Required