Early Years Apprentice - Puddleducks

Early Years Apprentice - Puddleducks

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.

Working Week

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

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

Personal Qualities

A BIG smile!

Sense of humour

Friendly

Enthusiasm and patience

Willing to progress

Skills Required

Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential

Organisation

An attentive and compassionate nature

Training to be Provided

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 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.

Future Prospects

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
Realise Training

Salary: £10.80 to £10.80 an hour

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

London, SW15 1NR

Job type:
Apprenticeship

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026

Closing date: 24 Sept 2026

14 Months