Early Years Educator Apprentice - Hillside House Hook-A-Gate

Shrewsbury Source: WhatJobs

£500 completion bonus and £1000…

Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE

Ref: VAC-02593

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/10/2026

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Hillside House Nursery - Hook a Gate (Bright Stars)

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Hillside House Nursery Hook-A-Gate 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.

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

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

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:

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

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

Future Prospects

Permanent Role: Many apprentices are offered permanent positions within their company, transitioning from fixed‑term contracts to regular employment.

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Lyth Hill

Bus numbers - 27, 435, 544 and 546

Large onsite parking

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.

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.

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