Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Crystal Palace

Realise Training; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits portal

Staff referral scheme

Discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day

GP appointments

Job summary

Realise Training is recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice Practitioner based in London. You will gain hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting while working toward the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, delivered by Realise.

The role covers a full-time, 12‑month apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training, safeguarding duties, and opportunities to develop through practical care, play-based learning, and supportive teamwork with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet each child’s individual needs.
• Supervise and support children throughout the day.
• Engage in activities like reading stories, meals, play, and nappy changes.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

Education

Level 1 Maths

Level 1 English

Job description

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Crystal Palace

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16,640 to £16,640 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, SE19 2JE

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

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.

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

Focused

Skills Required

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

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
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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