Early Years Apprentice Educator - Wickford

Realise Training Group; Wickford; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Birthday recognition

Free uniform

Mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

Realise Training Group in Wickford, England is offering a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. This role supports your team to create magical moments for children aged 0–5 while you learn on the job and gain a recognised qualification.

You must be 16+, no prior Level 3 childcare qualification required. Expect training, mentorship, 30 hours per week, a competitive weekly salary between £240 and £381.30, and opportunities to grow into a long-term role within early years.

Qualifications

• No experience required; willingness to grow and learn.

Responsibilities

• Learning on the job while gaining Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Supporting the team to create magical moments for children aged 0–5.
• Playing, storytelling, building, baking, exploring—and learning every day!
• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey.
• Planning and carrying out child-initiated and adult-led play activities.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

Job description

Wickford, SS11 7LH

Ref: VAC-02773

Salary: Between £240.00 and £381.30 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 14/12/2026

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

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

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
• 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
• Taking part in training, team meetings, and development workshops
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported—always

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including -

• 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

Qualifications required

• 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
• 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

• Professional
• Communication
• Ability to learn
• Dedication

Future Prospects

Real career progression within early years

Future Prospects

Real career progression within early years

Other Information

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

Other Information

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

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.

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.