Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House
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Company: HILLSIDE HOUSE NURSERY LIMITED
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Location: SY3 0AU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000017946
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 06/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Hillside House Nursery Lyth Hill 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.
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
Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed-term contracts to regular employment.
£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
Vacancy Detail
Hillside House Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Located in a beautifully converted building full of character, Hillside at Lyth Hill offers a nurturing, welcoming, and collaborative environment where staff are supported to grow and deliver the very best outcomes for every child.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a key person for a group of children
- Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
- Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
- Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a genuine love for working with children
- Be caring, nurturing, and enthusiastic
- Be eager to learn and develop within early years education
- Work well as part of a team and take guidance positively
What We Offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- Free uniform
- Discounted childcare
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now
Payable bonus upon successful qualification
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
Other Information
- DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company
- The following transport lines have routes that pass near Lyth Hill
Bus numbers - 27, 435, 544 and 546 - Large onsite parking