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Early Years Apprentice - Puddleducks

BRIGHT STARS NURSERY · Putney

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Pay
£16,744 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
7 Dec 2026
Advertised closing date
30 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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Applications are handled by BRIGHT STARS NURSERY 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? Puddle Ducks Nursery 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.

Day to day

Puddle Ducks Nursery in Putney, part of Bright Stars Nursery Group) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is eager to work with children and achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

As an outstanding nursery that provides high-quality training and a strong support network to help you grow into an exceptional early years professional.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will:

  • Be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
  • Work in a truly unique setting with access to 60 acres of woodland for forest school activities
  • Act as a key person for a group of children
  • Support planning, observations, and assessments
  • Ensure the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
  • Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
  • Help create a safe, fun, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Bright Stars?

At Puddle Ducks we firmly believe our team are our best asset.

We offer:

  • Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
  • Nursery uniform provided
  • Free lunches
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 20 days holiday, plus an
  • Day off for your birthday! Plus extra day for each year of continuous service
  • Childcare discounts
  • Annual Christmas party
  • Access to a healthcare scheme
  • £500 completion bonus
  • £1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.

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 of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 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 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 per week Monday to Friday. Shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

What you need

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

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication Skills
  • Creative
  • Friendly
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

Putney, London (SW15).

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About BRIGHT STARS NURSERY

Puddle-ducks is a beautiful setting located in a private gated environment a short walk from Putney High Street. The nursery offers a tranquil environment where children become confident learners through stimulating and engaging activities. The nursery has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and now benefits from an inspirational and innovative outdoor environment which provides endless opportunities for children to explore

Things to consider

  • DBS and references required
  • DBS paid for by company

Reference 2000061382.

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