Nursery Apprentice - Early Years Educator Barrow

  • Company: COLOURBOX MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD
  • Location: IP29 5AN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,744.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000028288
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm.

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:



  • 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

Ready to start your adventure?