Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  • Company: EXPLORERS NURSERY OF WELLS LTD
  • Location: BA5 3LQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000020161
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 04/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts between 8.00am and 5.30pm.

Brief Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic apprentice for our well established nursery. You must have a passion for working with children and want to progress your career in early years.

Future Prospects

A fulltime permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • Support the learning and development of children aged 0–5 through play and planned activities

  • Help create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children

  • Assist with planning and setting up educational activities and resources

  • Observe children’s development and record progress

  • Support children’s personal care needs (e.g., toileting, handwashing, mealtimes)

  • Encourage positive behaviour and help children develop social skills

  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

  • Follow safeguarding and child protection policies at all times

  • Ensure health and safety procedures are followed in the setting

  • Help tidy and organise learning areas and equipment

  • Support inclusive practice and ensure all children feel valued and supported

  • Attend training, coursework, and assessments required for the apprenticeship

  • Work as part of a team to support the daily routine of the nursery or early years setting

Other Information


  • You must have at least one GCSE at grade 4/C to be considered for this apprenticeship. If you do not have these qualifications we will consider strong candidates for a level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.

  • You must pass a DBS check.

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