Early Years Educator Apprentice -Toad Hall Nursery Crawley

Realise Training; West Green; 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

Realise Training is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice position in Crawley. You will gain hands-on experience in a nursery, working within a team to plan activities for children from birth to five years old while studying for your Level 3 qualification.

You will complete 14 months on the apprenticeship, with 40 hours per week, and will learn through on‑the‑job training, observation records, and supported professional development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or higher, or willing to complete functional skills.
• Interest in working with children to support development.
• Strong work ethic and ability to communicate respectfully with staff and children.
• Ability to follow nursery guidelines and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to around five years old.
• Be responsible for care and education within a key person structure.
• Help keep the environment stimulating with appropriate displays and resources.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks in the nursery.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.
• Work within the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Support qualified staff with daily routines.
• Learn the role of a nursery nurse on the job.

Skills

Communication skills

Confident relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Initiative

Following policies

Excellent listening

Passionate about children

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Early Years Educator)

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or higher)

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice -Toad Hall Nursery Crawley

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16,764.80 to £16,764.80 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Crawley, RH11 7BP

Job type: Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare?

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands‑on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Duties

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
• Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
• Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
• To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
• To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
• To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
• To never be left unsupervised with the children
• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
• To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where require

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual Christmas Party!
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Working Week

40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

Qualifications Required

You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship

Personal Qualities

You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.

You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

Skills Required

• Confident in building relationships at all levels
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Safeguarding
• Can work to guidelines and policies
• Uses initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children

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.

• 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)

Future Prospects

On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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