Early Years Apprenticeship in Sheffield at Chantreyland Childrens Nursery

Salary£13,312 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationSheffield
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes26 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts30 Nov 2026
Hours32 a week
Duration1 Year 2 Months
Positions3

Job description

Summary

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in a nursery setting? Chantreyland Children’s 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 and building key relationships.

What you will do at work

Chantreyland Children’s Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Educator Apprentice with a genuine passion for Early Years Education, working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Come and join our beautiful, nursery, where we are providing 0-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.

About the Role

As an Apprentice, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged  9 month old -5 years, in our beautiful setting.

  • Key responsibilities include:

    To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years

  • To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
  • To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
  • To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
  • To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship, which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification, that is fully transferable to other employers

What We Offer

  • Polo, Jumper and coat provided
  • 22.4 holidays including bank holidays
  • Staff Childcare discount 40%

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

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 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 and skills

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Creative
  • Customer care skills
  • Friendly
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE English Language (4) – desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (4) – desired

About this employer

Chantreyland Children’s Nursery Limited provide the highest quality of care for your child as well as supporting them throughout their development. We welcome all children into our fun, friendly and safe environment. We ensure all children feel confident and secure in our setting. We aim to provide the best start to every child’s development by supporting and providing the correct resources for every age. It’s important to us as carers that we are supporting and encouraging the children to reach their full potential.

After this apprenticeship

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Things to consider

Enhanced DBS required and annual subscription to DSB update service.

Employer

Chantreyland Childrens Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Realise Learning and Employment
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
Minimum of 32 hrs per week. Monday to Friday, 4 days per week. Shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Norton Grange, Bunting Nook, Sheffield, S88JW
Bunting Nook
Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber
S8 8JW
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