Early Years Apprentice Practitioner

Realise; Billericay; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Birthday events

Free uniform

Mentoring and career progression

Job summary

Realise is offering a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship in the United Kingdom, focused on helping 0-5 year olds. You will learn on the job while earning a formal qualification, supported by a friendly team and structured training programs.

This role requires enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine love for children. Expect on-the-job learning, mentoring, and opportunities to grow into a long-term role within early years.

Qualifications

• No experience required, just 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
• On-the-job training provided to upskill toward Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Learning on the job while gaining your Level 2 qualification in Early Years
• Supporting the 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
• 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

Job description

• 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

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 Professional Communication Team working Ability to learn Dedication Patience 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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

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 2 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
• Keeping children safe, loved and supported-always

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