Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

**Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship - Full Time (40 hrs), All Year Round**

**We Are Recruiting**:
Do you aspire to be a dedicated and passionate early years educator? Join our well-established team in **Chalfont St Peter**and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.

**Position**: Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

**Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Contract**:18-month apprenticeship contract with potentially a permanent contract once qualified.

**Unqualified Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3**: £16,640
- **Salary Increase after 12 months**:_ _National Minimum Wage until qualification is achieved at which point your will move on to our pay scales for qualification level _

**Qualified Level 2 Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3**: £26,104

**Opening Hours**: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm

**Why Choose Our Apprenticeship Programme?**

As an Apprentice Early Years Educator, you’ll be part of a close-knit, passionate team that’s committed to making a difference in children’s lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience working hands-on in a vibrant nursery environment while gaining a nationally recognised Early Years Level 3 qualification.

**About Our Nursery**:
We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Chalfont St Peter setting is especially close to our hearts - a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the village. Celebrating its 5th birthday in 2024, the nursery was lovingly transformed from a former pub into a vibrant early years setting by our founders, Olivia and Tim. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come to life.

The ongoing development of the nursery is a priority, with generous budgets for resources, enrichment activities, and creative projects which our dedicated maintenance team work closely with the nursery staff to bring inspiring ideas to life for the children.

**What can we offer you?**
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension
- Employee Assistance Programme - available from your first day of employment
- Birthday/Wellbeing Day as an annual gift *
- Bupa health care package *
- Mental health first aiders at nursery to offer support when needed
- 50% discounted childcare fees *
- Retail discounts
- FREE Parking
- FREE shuttle from Uxbridge/Slough/Gerrards Cross to work and back
- FREE Monthly Staff Prize Draw
- FREE welcome goodie bag, uniform, snacks, drinks and personal care items whilst at work
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth including 5 paid training days per year, access to extensive online and face to face CPD
- Referral bonus when you recommend a staff member or a family to the nursery *
- Team wellbeing and celebration budget to enable regular events, celebrations, annual awards day, summer and Christmas party and treats at nursery.

**What we are looking for**:
We’re looking for a special individual who has a genuine passion for working with children and is committed to building a rewarding career in early years education. A great sense of humour is essential, along with a team player mindset, flexibility, and resilience. If you can bring fun, laughter, warmth, and a heartfelt enthusiasm for early childhood development to our children, families, and team — we’d love to hear from you. You will also need:

- GCSE Grade C / 4 (or Functional Skills Level 2) in English
- GCSE Grade C / 4 (or Functional Skills Level 2) Maths (if under 19 years)
- Have lived in the UK for the past three years / right to work

**Your Role as an Apprentice Educator**:
With full support from your assessor, mentor, and the wider nursery team, you’ll:

- Work alongside qualified educators to deliver high-quality, child-focused care and education
- Support individual development needs through play-based learning
- Help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and your team

Join our award-winning, family-run nursery group at our beautiful Chalfont St Peter setting. Be part of a passionate team that’s making a real difference in children’s lives every day. We can’t wait to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,640.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Have you lived in the UK for at least the last three years?
- Do you have both Maths and English GCSE C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2?
- Are you aged 19 years or over?
- Do you drive?
- Are you able to work full-time (40 hours per week), all year round?
- Do you already hold a f