Early Years Educator Apprentice Broughton Cottage

Realise Training Group; Dunton Green; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

Broughton Cottage is hiring an Early Years Educator Apprentice to support daily nursery activities and foster a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will work with lead educators, with a pathway to complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience.

The role involves DBS and reference checks, with ongoing on-the-job training and 20% off-the-job learning. Starts late December 2026, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-site duties in Kent.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferable.
• Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.
• Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop.
• Caring and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Communicate with children to support social and emotional development.
• Share information with parents daily and at parents' evenings regarding development.
• Support children in routines, meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, organised nursery environment and safe equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
• Support behaviour in line with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions.
• Drive initiatives that enhance learning through creative play.
• Write observations to build each child’s learning journey and plan next steps.

Skills

Team player

Fun learning

Caring

Reliable

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Maths & English GCSE/functional skills

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice Broughton Cottage

Kent, TN13 2TD

Ref: VAC-02769

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/12/2026

Start Date: 31/12/2026

Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Company: Broughton Cottage

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

The position is in our Broughton Cottage nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children. We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you;

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• On-site parking

Qualifications required

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferable
• Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.
• Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop
• Caring
• Reliable

Skills required

• Team player
• Able to support fun leaning activities

Future Prospects

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

Other Information

Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.

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)

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