Early Years Educator Apprentice Longwood Day Nursery

Realise Training Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

Longwood School & Nursery in Watford is seeking an Early Years Educator Apprentice to support daily nursery activities and promote children's development. You will work with lead educators, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment while beginning an apprenticeship in childcare with on-site training provided by Realise.

The role offers hands-on experience, opportunities for progression, DBS and reference checks, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferred.
• GCSE Maths & English or functional skills; apprenticeship support if these are missing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate with children to encourage social and emotional development.
• Daily communication with parents, including evenings and progress updates.
• Support children in meals, naps and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, organised nursery environment and safe equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive learning atmosphere.
• Assist with behaviour management per nursery policies.
• Contribute to learning experiences through creative play.
• Write observations to build each child's learning journey.

Skills

Team player

Able to support fun leaning activities

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

GCSE Maths & English or functional skills

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice Longwood Day Nursery

Watford, WD23 2QG

Ref: VAC-02678

Salary: £15,444.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 27/11/2026

Start Date: 30/11/2026

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

Company: Longwood School & Nursery

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. 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.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

• 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;

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• On-site parking

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.

Other Information

Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.

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.