Apprentice

Realise; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

31 days holiday

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Realise is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact on children’s lives. You will split your week with 20% training and the rest gaining hands-on experience in a nurturing environment, supporting developmental milestones and family communication.

You will engage children in EYFS-aligned activities, build strong relationships with families and colleagues, and uphold high safety, hygiene and care standards throughout daily routines.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education preferred for level 3 apprenticeship.
• Experience working with children is preferred for progression.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 20% of the week to training and rest to hands-on childcare experience.
• Help create a warm, safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play-based activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support developmental milestones and update parents accordingly.
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Job description

As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children's lives. You'll:

• Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands‑on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play‑based activities inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support children's developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.

GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.

Personal Qualities

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• A positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm.

Skills Required

Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairy-tale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page Having a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families; there is simply no other job quite like this one

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 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)

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Working Week

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