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Early Years Apprentice

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

: Location
Bishops Stortford
: Employer
Doodle Do Day Nursery (Bright Stars)
: Provider
Realise
: Wages
£15808 per annum
: Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
: Apply by
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Opportunity Details

Doodle Do Day Nursery is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join their outstanding team and work towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Located in a beautifully converted church hall in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford, just minutes from the town centre, the nursery offers a supportive and inspiring environment for both children and staff. As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care. You will help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment, while building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Doodle Do is proud to train up to 10 apprentices each year, offering a strong support network and high-quality training. Benefits include a uniform, employee of the month recognition, 20 days holiday (plus one additional day for each year of continuous service), childcare discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, a festive Christmas party, and access to a healthcare scheme.

Full Time 40.00 Hours per week Education & Training 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted

Friday, July 25, 2025

Apply by

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Interviews

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Start date

Thursday, October 23, 2025

For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 272760)

Skills Required

Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five

Training

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.

Personal Qualities

A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress

Prospects

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

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

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