Early Years Educator Apprentice Tiny Acorns

Realise Training; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

Realise Training in Aylesbury invites applications for an Apprenticeship Nursery Practitioner role at Tiny Acorns nursery. You will support daily activities, ensure safety, and help nurture development under the guidance of lead educators.

The programme includes on-the-job training and the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, with progression opportunities within the group. Apprenticeship lasts 14 months and offers a full-time schedule in a busy nursery.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferred.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or Functional Skills) preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children to promote social and emotional development.
• Engage with parents daily and at parents evenings to share information on development.
• Support daily routines including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, organized nursery environment and ensure equipment is safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Support behaviour management in line with nursery policies.
• Contribute to learning through creative play initiatives.
• Write observations to track children's learning journeys and plan next steps.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Fun learning activities

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

GCSE Maths/English or Functional Skills

Job description

The position is in our Tiny Acorns nursery. 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.

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 organized 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.

Benefits

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

Working Week

Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Qualifications Required

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferable
• Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop
• Caring
• Reliable

Skills Required

• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Able to support fun leaning activities

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

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Job Details

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8.25 to £8.25 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aylesbury, HP18 9BZ

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

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