Apprentice Nursery Educator Level 3 - Little Learners Land

Realise Training Group; London Colney; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Training opportunities

Job summary

Little Learners Land is offering an apprenticeship to train as an Early Years Practitioner while earning a wage. You will work toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, with on-the-job training provided by Realise and dedicated mentoring from experienced staff.

You’ll help plan activities, observe and record progress, and contribute to safeguarding, health and wellbeing under EYFS guidelines. DBS clearance and updating service are required.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable candidate with a creative mindset.
• Strong enthusiasm for working with young children and teams.
• DBS check required and must be on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain children’s records and activities.
• Support safeguarding policies and health, safety and cleanliness of children.
• Build relationships with children, parents and colleagues; assist with EYFS activities.

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Creative

Initiative

Job description

St Albans, AL2 1EU

Ref: VAC-02650

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 07/12/2026

Working Week: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Company: Little Learners Land

Positions Available: 3

Vacancy Detail

Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.

Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children’s records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children.

You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Qualifications required

• Friendly
• Approachable
• Creative

Skills required

• Initiative

Future Prospects

Opportunities for a further progression for the right candidate

Other Information

DBS required and must be on the update service

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.

Benefits

• You will get a Free uniform and access to a variation of training opportunities.