Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Wickford

Realise Training Group; Wickford; Remote; GBP 8,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail & high-street staff discounts

Access to free wellbeing support &Coun

Birthday recognition and team events

Free uniform and name badge

Mentoring and career growth at Safari

Real career progression in early years

Job summary

Realise Training Group is offering an apprenticeship role in Early Years for motivated individuals aged 16+. You will learn on the job while pursuing Level 2 in Early Years, support a team creating magical moments for children aged 0–5, and participate in training and development workshops.

This is a real start to a rewarding career with progression into long-term roles within early years. Working week is Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, with start date 14/12/2026 and application deadline

Qualifications

• 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.

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-02778

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

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.

Future Prospects

Real career progression within early years

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.

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.