Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Hutton

Realise Training Group; Hutton; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail & high-street staff discounts

Free wellbeing support & counselling

Birthday recognition and team events

Free uniform and name badge

Mentoring and growth into a long-term

Real career progression within early 8

Job summary

Realise Training Group in the United Kingdom is offering a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. The role runs 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with start date in December. You will learn on the job while working toward your Level 2 qualification and supporting children aged 0–5 in a caring team.

No prior childcare experience is required; candidates should be 16+ and eager to grow. Training includes on-the-job sessions and 20% off-the-job learning during the day.

Qualifications

• No experience required; willingness to grow and learn.
• You must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare.
• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn.
• Kind and patient with a passion for working with children.
• Team player ready to muck in and start a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

Job description

Ref: VAC-02774

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 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

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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

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

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