Early Years Educator Apprentice TOSN Alcester

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Alcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount for family

31 days of holiday

National bank holidays included

Christmas closure week and birthday of

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

Realise Training is looking for an Early Years Apprentice in Alcester. You will join a supportive team, learning on the job and dedicating 20% of your week to off-the-job training while gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant, nurturing setting.

The role focuses on EYFS-based activities, building strong relationships with children and families, and maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene. The apprenticeship lasts 14 months with a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 20% of your week to off-the-job training.
• Gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment.
• Create a warm, fun, and safe space for children.
• Engage children in play-based activities inspired by EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support children’s developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.

Skills

Play-based activities

EYFS framework

Family engagement

Safety and hygiene

Teamwork

Education

GCSE level education

Job description

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children’s lives. You’ll:

• Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play-based activities inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support children’s developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Working Week

40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.

Personal Qualities

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• A positive, proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship tasks and training with enthusiasm.

Skills Required

• Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea
• You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairy-tale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page
• Having a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
• You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day
• Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families; there is simply no other job quite like this one

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

We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Early Years Educator Apprentice TOSN Alcester

Company: Realise Training Salary: £320 - £320 Hours: Full-time Location: Alcester, B49 6PX Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 10 Aug 2026 Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

What Being an Apprentice Involves

• As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning while making a positive impact in children’s lives. You’ll:
• Dedicate 20% of your week to training, with the remainder spent gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant, nurturing environment.
• Help create a warm, fun, and safe space where children thrive.
• Engage children in play-based activities inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support children’s developmental milestones and keep parents informed with updates.
• Assist with daily routines, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and care.

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Working Week

40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.