Early Years Educator Apprentice - CleverClogs

Realise Training; Norwich; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

CleverClogs Nursery 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. They are part of Realise Training and focus on a safe, stimulating learning environment in Norwich.

The role offers on‑the‑job training toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, 14‑month duration, and opportunities to progress to a full‑time role after completion.

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.
• Willing to progress and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons in building relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to effective team work.
• Be a role model with high quality practice in group work with children.
• Help ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the nursery to reach an outstanding Ofsted grade.
• Embrace The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and your role in the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development support

Team player

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice - CleverClogs

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8.10 to £8.10 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Norwich, NR5 0SG

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

CleverClogs Nursery 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.

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Benefits

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).

Working Week

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

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

Personal Qualities

A BIG smile!

Sense of humour

Friendly

Enthusiasm and patience

Willing to progress

Skills Required

Good communication skills

Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential

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‑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.

Future Prospects

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

Apprenticeship Duration: 14 Months

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