Nursery Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

Nursery Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

Location: Chalfont Saint Peter SL9

Company: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd

Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship - Full Time (40 hrs), All Year Round

We Are Recruiting:
Do you aspire to be a dedicated and passionate early years educator? Join our well-established team in Chalfont St Peter and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.

Position: Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: 18-month apprenticeship contract with potentially a permanent contract once qualified.

Unqualified Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3: £17,680

Salary Increase after 12 months: National Minimum Wage until qualification is achieved at which point your will move on to our pay scales for qualification level

Qualified Level 2 Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3: £27,477

Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a special individual who has a genuine passion for working with children and is committed to building a rewarding career in early years education. A great sense of humour is essential, along with a team player mindset, flexibility, and resilience. If you can bring fun, laughter, warmth, and a heartfelt enthusiasm for early childhood development to our children, families, and team - we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role as an Apprentice Educator:

With full support from your assessor, mentor, and the wider nursery team, you’ll:

• Work alongside qualified educators to deliver high-quality, child-focused care and education
• Support individual development needs through play-based learning
• Help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and your team

Why Choose Our Apprenticeship Programme?

As an Apprentice Early Years Educator, you’ll be part of a close-knit, passionate team that’s committed to making a difference in children’s lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience working hands-on in a vibrant nursery environment while gaining a nationally recognised Early Years Level 3 qualification.

About Our Nursery:

We are a family-run business with over 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Chalfont St Peter setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the village. Celebrating its 5th birthday in 2024, the nursery was lovingly transformed from a former pub into a vibrant early years setting by our founders, Olivia and Tim. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come to life.

The ongoing development of the nursery is a priority, with generous budgets for resources, enrichment activities, and creative projects which our dedicated maintenance team work closely with the nursery staff to bring inspiring ideas to life for the children.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme – available from your first day of employment
• Birthday/Wellbeing Day as an annual gift *
• Bupa health care package *
• Mental health first aiders at nursery to offer support when needed
• 50% discounted childcare fees *
• Retail discounts
• FREE Parking
• FREE shuttle from Uxbridge/Slough/Gerrards Cross to work and back
• FREE Monthly Staff Prize Draw
• FREE welcome goodie bag, uniform, snacks, drinks and personal care items whilst at work
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth including 5 paid training days per year, access to extensive online and face to face CPD
• Referral bonus when you recommend a staff member or a family to the nursery *
• Team wellbeing and celebration budget to enable regular events, celebrations, annual awards day, summer and Christmas party and treats at nursery.

*terms and conditions apply & details are shared in employee welcome pac

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a full DBS (Disclosure Barring Scheme). Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Apply Now!

Join our award-winning, family-run nursery group at our beautiful Chalfont St Peter setting. Be part of a passionate team that’s making a real difference in children’s lives every day. We can’t wait to hear from you!