C Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 - Cambridge

BRIGHT STARS NURSERIES UK LIMITED

Sedley Court Malta Road, (CB1 3LW)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 1 June 2026)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

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

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 June 2026

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Patacake Nurseey 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 include:

  • 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

What We Offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer:
£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
Free uniform
Discounted childcare
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Salary - under 18 - £8 per hour, 18-20 - £10.85 per hour, 21+ - £12.71 per hour

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

Where you'll work

Sedley Court Malta Road,
CB1 3LW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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Training schedule

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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Creative
  • Customer care skills
  • Initiative
  • IT skills
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Number skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company.

About this employer

Patacake Day Nursery is a private day care nursery situated in a light and spacious building in Sedley Court, Malta Road in Cambridge.
Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029006.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 1 June 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.