Early Years Apprentice - Leeds Montessori Nursery


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£16,848 to £16,848 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS8 2LE
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Leeds Montessori Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.

• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.

• Support the children’s development, learning and play.

• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.

• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.

• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.

• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.

• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.

• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.

• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Why Join Bright Stars?

At Bright Stars we firmly believe our team are our best asset.

We offer:

Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support

Nursery uniform provided

Free lunches

Cycle to work scheme

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

Day off for your birthday!

Childcare discounts

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.

A desire to learn about child development

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 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

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

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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