Early Years Apprentice Educator — Start a Meaningful Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Birthday recognition

Free uniform

Mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

Realise Training in Wickford is offering an Early Years Apprentice Educator role. You’ll learn on the job while working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, gaining hands-on experience with children aged 0–5.

You don’t need prior experience—just enthusiasm to grow. The apprenticeship runs 14 months with on-the-job training, supported by your employer and Realise, plus entry to long-term career progression in early years.

Qualifications

• No experience needed—willingness to grow and give it your all.
• Must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare.
• Maths and English at Level 1 desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 daily.
• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey.
• Planning and carrying out child-initiated and adult-led play activities.
• Providing activities promoting numeracy, literacy and language development.
• Undertaking the role of the key person to help children feel safe.
• Taking part in training, team meetings and development workshops.
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported—always.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

Realise Training in Wickford is offering an Early Years Apprentice Educator role. You’ll learn on the job while working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, gaining hands-on experience with children aged 0–5.

You don’t need prior experience—just enthusiasm to grow. The apprenticeship runs 14 months with on-the-job training, supported by your employer and Realise, plus entry to long-term career progression in early years.