Early Years Educator Apprentice -Walton-on-Thames

Realise Training Group; Walton-on-Thames, Greater London; Remote; 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

Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames is offering a Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years, giving you hands-on experience with our childcare team while working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will learn practical skills, develop confidence and build a solid foundation for a career in childcare, all while earning as you learn in a supportive environment.

Starting from the apprenticeship you'll work with qualified staff, follow EYFS guidance, and progress through a

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher or willingness to complete functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
• Good work ethic and ability to communicate effectively with staff and children, showing respect and care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to five years.
• Care and education of children in the room within a key person structure.
• Create a stimulating environment including layout, displays and resources.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.
• Work to the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
• Learn the skills of a nursery nurse on the job as part of the team.
• Deliver high quality childcare and understand the importance of safety.
• Do not work unsupervised with children.
• Develop understanding of child development and its impact on care.
• Contribute to/complete observations and records as required.

Skills

Confident in building relationships

Understanding of confidentiality

Awareness of safeguarding

Can work to guidelines and policies

Uses initiative

Reliable

Passionate about working with children

Education

GCSE English and Maths (minimum 4/C)

Job description

London, KT12 5NS

Ref: VAC-02662

Salary: £16,764.80 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 26/11/2026

Start Date: 30/11/2026

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

Company: Toad Hall Nursery Walton-on-Thames

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

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

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
• 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
• ReliablePassionate about working with children

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

Other Information

Toad Hall is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.

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.