Early Years Apprentice - Barnkids Brightstars


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£10.80 to £10.80 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Godalming, GU8 4XL
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:

Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team

Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities

Act as a key person for a group of children

Support planning, observations, and assessments

Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times

Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework

Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Barnkids?

At Barnkids, we are passionate about connecting children and staff with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and wellbeing through outdoor learning.

We offer:

Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support

Nursery uniform provided

Employee of the Month recognition

20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service

Childcare discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Annual Christmas party

Access to a healthcare scheme

£500 completion bonus

£1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.

Working Week

40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

Personal Qualities

A BIG smile!

Sense of humour

Friendly

Enthusiasm and patience

Willing to progress

Skills Required

Good communication skills

Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential

Organisation

An attentive and compassionate nature

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

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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