Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Lyth Hill


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£8.10 to £8.10 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY3 0AU
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

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:

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

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

Working Week

40 hours a 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

Care & Compassion

Patience & Calmness

Positive Work Ethic

Teamwork

Initiative & Adaptability

Honesty & Integrity

Skills Required

Communication: Verbally and in writing, with children, parents, and staff

Observation: Noticing and recording children’s development and well‑being

Creativity: Planning engaging and fun activities (arts, music, games)

Safety & Hygiene: Understanding and implementing health & safety, food hygiene, and child protection procedures

Child Development: Understanding how children learn and grow

Organisation: Managing time, resources, and tasks effectively

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.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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