Early Years Educator Apprentice

Realise; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 20,058,000 - 25,789,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff referral scheme

Annual Christmas Party

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Realise is offering an Early Years Modern Apprenticeship, guiding you toward a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will gain hands-on experience with children from birth to five, under the supervision of qualified staff.

You will complete on-the-job training and 20% off-the-job learning within a 40-hour week, supported in a nurturing environment that values safeguarding, development, and strong communication with colleagues and families.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or higher, or be willing to complete functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in working with children and developing a career in childcare.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with staff, children and families.
• Training to be provided during the apprenticeship to achieve Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to approximately five years old.
• Care for children within a key person structure and support daily routines.
• Create a stimulating learning environment with displays and resources.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of the children at all times.
• Work in line with the EYFS framework and learn nursery routines.

Skills

Effective communication

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Initiative

Reliability

Passion for working with children

Training to be Provided

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands‑on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Duties

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
• Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
• Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
• To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
• To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
• To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
• To never be left unsupervised with the children
• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
• To contribute/complete children's observations and records where require

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual Christmas Party!
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Working Week 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship

Personal Qualities

You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow. You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

Skills Required

• Confident in building relationships at all levels
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Safeguarding
• Can work to guidelines and policies
• Uses initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children
• 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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)