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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Child First Bicester

BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE LIMITED · 32 Launton Road

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Pay
£22,360 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
1 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Oct 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
an hour ago

Applications are handled by BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE LIMITED directly.

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What you would do

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award-winning nursery setting? Child First in Bicester have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.

Day to day

Child First Bicester is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and eager to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, 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 help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role.

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including uniform, discounted childcare, access to CPD through Noodle Now, payable bonus when qualified and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays). Funded Level 3 training with £500 completion bonus plus £1,000 loyalty bonus after one year.

Salary – under 18 - £8.00 per hour, 18-20 - £10.85 per hour, 21+ - £12.71 per hour.

Child First Bicester Nursery is a private day care nursery situated in the historic market town of Bicester. Located close to the town centre, the Nursery is perfectly positioned for local residents.

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all 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.

Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Working week

40 hours a week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

What you need

  • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (essential)
  • GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication Skills
  • Initiative
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Team working

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

32 Launton Road, South East (OX26).

About BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE LIMITED

We incorporate all seven areas of learning into the early year’s curriculum, ensuring the children have a well prepared, inviting, and stimulating environment. Staff provide a range of activities to cater for children’s individual interests and development needs, working towards the Early Years’ Outcomes – Early Learning Goals, across all areas of the curriculum.

Things to consider

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company.

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