Early Years Educator Apprentice - Childcare 4 u Marlow

Realise Training Group; Marlow; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Discounted childcare

CPD through Noodle Now

£500 completion bonus

£1,000 loyalty bonus after one year

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Job summary

Realise Training Group is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice in Marlow. You will work toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship while supporting a group of key children, planning observations and maintaining safeguarding.

DBS and references are required, with on-the-job training provided by Realise. You will gain hands-on experience in a friendly team and progress toward a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship, with benefits including training support

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
• A BIG smile!
• Sense of humour
• Friendly
• Enthusiasm and patience
• Willing to progress

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, ensuring safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues to support learning and development.
• Future prospects include a full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Child development

Organisation

Compassionate nature

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

Marlow, SL7 3HL

Ref: VAC-02737

Salary: £22,464.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 07/12/2026

Working Week: 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Childcare 4 u is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and eager to undertake a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

To be considered for this role, you must have a genuine love for children and a nurturing, caring approach.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

You’ll be expected to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and help create a safe, fun, and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues is central to this role.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including uniform, discounted childcare, access to CPD through Noodle Now, payable bonus when qualified and 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays). Funded Level 3 training with £500 completion bonus plus £1,000 loyalty bonus after one year.

Qualifications required

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
• A BIG smile!
• Sense of humour
• Friendly
• Enthusiasm and patience
• Willing to progress

Skills required

• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Organisation
• An attentive and compassionate nature

Future Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Other Information

DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company

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.