Early Years Educator Apprentice - Footsteps Fradley Nursery

Realise Training; Alrewas; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + birthday day

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans

Employee assistance helpline 24/7

Job summary

Realise Training is recruiting an Early Years Educator Apprentice for Footsteps Fradley Nursery in Alrewas. You will train on the job, supported by a buddy, and work toward becoming a key person with on-site training days.

You will observe, assess, and plan activities to promote high-quality learning while ensuring safety and policy compliance. The role includes a 14-month apprenticeship with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the statutory EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (Desirable).
• Fluent in written and spoken English required.
• Passionate about learning and developing into the role.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the nursery and uphold high standards of care and education.
• Work with a buddy to develop best practices and child development activities.
• Observe, assess and plan stimulating activities aligned to each child’s needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and follow nursery policies.

Skills

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Great communication skills

Passionate and reliable

Passionate about learning

Education

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

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Footsteps Fradley Nursery

Footsteps Fradley Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to;

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.

To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.

To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures

To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits*:

Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.

Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.

Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans for all staff

Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Desirable

Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential

Passionate about learning and developing into a new role – Essential

Personal Qualities

Passionate about working with children and able to use initiative.

Calm approachable nature

Skills Required

Great communication skills

Passionate and reliable

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.

Future Prospects

You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16,146 to £16,146 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Alrewas, DE13 7DW

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.