Early Years Educator Apprentice Little Steps

Realise Training Group; Dunstable; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Additional leave

Christmas break off inc Christmas eve

Discounted or free food

Company events

Job summary

Little Steps Nursery School in Dunstable is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to support daily activities and care for babies, primarily in the baby room. You will work with lead educators to promote development and well-being in a safe, nurturing setting.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare while working with us, with DBS and references required. The role offers progression within the nursery and meaningful child-focused work.

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
• Reliable

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.

Job description

Dunstable, LU5 4HR

Ref: VAC-02755

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 29/11/2026

Start Date: 30/11/2026

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

Company: Little Steps Nursery School

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

The position is in our Little Steps Nursery School. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children, working mostly in the baby room. 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 and babies.

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;

• Birthday day off
• Additional leave
• Christmas break off inc Christmas eve
• Discounted or free food
• Company events

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.

Future Prospects

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

Other Information

Easily accessible on public transport

Other Information

Easily accessible on public transport

Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.

Must want to work with young babies for this role.

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.

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.