Early Years Apprentice Educator

Realise; Billericay; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support & counselling

Birthday celebration events

Free uniform & name badge

Mentoring and career progression

Real career progression within early y

Job summary

Realise is offering an Early Years Educator apprenticeship in the United Kingdom for learners aged 16+ who want to start a meaningful career in childcare.

You will learn on the job while gaining a Level 3 qualification, supporting children aged 0-5 through play, storytelling and development activities. 30 hours per week, with on‑the‑job training and mentoring to help you progress in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to grow and learn in a childcare setting.
• Must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare.
• On‑the‑job training towards Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support team to create quality learning moments for children aged 0-5.
• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led play activities.
• Promote numeracy, literacy and language development in daily activities.
• Build bonds with children and support their development journey.

Skills

Professional communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Training to be provided

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Job description

This is more than just a job. It's the beginning of a meaningful and magical career. If you've got a big heart, a curious mind, and a love for little learners, we'd love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learning on the job while gaining your Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Supporting your team to create magical moments for children aged 0-5
• Playing, laughing, storytelling, building, baking, exploring-and learning every day!
• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey
• Taking part in training, team meetings, and development workshops
• Planning and carrying out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children's individual needs and interests
• Providing play activities which encourage and promote children's numeracy, literacy and language development
• Undertaking the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported-always
• No experience needed-just a willingness to grow and give it your all!
• You must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare
• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Apprenticeship Standard

• 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)

Personal Qualities

Someone enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn. A kind and patient nature with a genuine passion for working with children. A team player who's ready to muck in, have fun, and start a rewarding career.

Skills Required

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:

• Professional Communication
• Team working
• Ability to learn
• Dedication
• Patience
• Training to be Provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary - £8 - £12.21 per hour based on age and experience
• Retail & high-street staff discounts
• Access to free wellbeing support & counselling
• Birthday recognition and team celebration events
• Free uniform and name badge
• Mentoring and the chance to grow into a long-term role at Safari
• Real career progression within early years

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 30 hours per week