Early Years Apprentice - Barnkids Brightstars
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Apprenticeship Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | GU8 4XL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Realise Training |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-01471 |
Summary
Barnkids Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and pursue a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
As an outstanding nursery that trains up to 10 apprentices each year, we offer a strong support network and high-quality training to help you develop your skills to an exceptional standard.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, working in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities.
You will be responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
At Barnkids, we are deeply committed to connecting children and staff with the natural world, offering countless opportunities for discovery, problem-solving, and wellbeing. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, employee of the month recognition, 20 days of holiday (plus an additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a Christmas party, and access to a healthcare scheme.
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.
Apprenticeship Duration: 14 Months
Employer: Barnkids nursery and forest school (Bright Stars)
As an outstanding nursery that trains up to 10 apprentices each year, we offer a strong support network and high-quality training to help you develop your skills to an exceptional standard.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, working in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities.
You will be responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times. You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
At Barnkids, we are deeply committed to connecting children and staff with the natural world, offering countless opportunities for discovery, problem-solving, and wellbeing. In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, employee of the month recognition, 20 days of holiday (plus an additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a Christmas party, and access to a healthcare scheme.
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.
Apprenticeship Duration: 14 Months
Employer: Barnkids nursery and forest school (Bright Stars)
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