Early Years Educator Apprentice: Learn & Earn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff referral scheme

Annual Christmas Party

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Wellingborough is offering an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. You will work in a team, support young children from birth to age five, and train toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator standard while earning during the apprenticeship.

The role includes 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on‑the‑job training and DBS checks. Start date is 30 November 2026 and deadline is 27 November 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at least 4/C or equivalent.
• Strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
• Good work ethic with clear communication and respect for others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to ~5 years.
• Care for children in a room within a key person structure.
• Support environment layout, resources display and equal opportunities.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly nursery checks.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.
• Work to the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Assist qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
• Learn skills of a nursery nurse through on‑the‑job training.
• Contribute to high quality childcare and observe children's development.
• Understand safety responsibilities and never be left unsupervised with children.
• Gain understanding of child development to guide care and activities.
• Contribute to observations and records when required.

Skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Guidelines & policies

Initiative

Reliability

Passion for childcare

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Willing to complete functional skills

Job description

Toad Hall Nursery Wellingborough is offering an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. You will work in a team, support young children from birth to age five, and train toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator standard while earning during the apprenticeship.

The role includes 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on‑the‑job training and DBS checks. Start date is 30 November 2026 and deadline is 27 November 2026.