Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Brighton Road, Surbiton,

Realise Training; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Day

Employee discounts

Referral scheme

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Realise Training is seeking an Early Years Apprentice Practitioner in Surbiton. You will gain hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting while working towards recognised childcare qualifications.

You will identify and meet each child’s needs, support them throughout the day, and engage in activities like reading, meals, and play. You will follow safeguarding procedures, build relationships with staff and parents, and participate in a supportive apprenticeship program with on-the-job

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of care and education in a high-quality childcare setting.
• Identify and meet each child’s individual needs and support them throughout the day.
• Engage in interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, and playing.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and act as a positive role model for staff and parents.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Education

Maths and English Level 1 (Desirable)

Job description

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Brighton Road, Surbiton,

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.

You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones.

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16.64 to £16.64 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Surbiton, KT6 5PP

Job type: Apprenticeship

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week

Qualifications Required

• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

• Positive
• Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Compassionate
• Focused

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.

Apprenticeship Standard

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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