Early Years Educator Level-3 Apprenticeship

Realise Training; Grays; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Realise Training is hiring an apprentice to become a Level 3 Early Years Educator at Little Treasures, Grays. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, working with a small team to provide care and education for nursery children.

You will train on-the-job with support from a dedicated provider and progress through the Level 3 apprenticeship standards. You will attend training, complete assignments, and develop skills in child development, safeguarding, and reflective practice while meeting

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 or above is desirable.
• No formal software tools required beyond standard classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily care routines including washing, changing and feeding.
• Support personal, social and emotional development of children.
• Engage in adult interaction with children in the nursery.
• Attend team meetings and share ideas with colleagues.
• Complete assignments and liaise with training provider to progress on the apprenticeship.
• Adhere to confidentiality and nursery policies as directed by the manager.
• Support all staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Attend additional training sessions, parent meetings, and events as required.
• Under supervision, provide high quality care while progressing in the Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Trustworthy

Teamwork

Engage with children

Fast learner

Report writing

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Desirable)

Job description

Early Years Educator Level-3 Apprenticeship

Company: Realise Training Salary: £8 to £8 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Grays, RM20 3HD Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 30 Nov 2026

Little Treasures are looking for a dedicated Level 3 early years apprentice to work in a small setting with a wonderful team of practitioners, providing care and education for all children of nursery age. The post is for full time position and you will work closely with the room leader to understand all areas of work.

Duties and responsibilities

• College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
• To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
• To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
• To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

Working Week

40 hours a week Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English grade 3 and above - Desirable

Personal Qualities

Great time keeping and attendance

Happy

Able to accept instructions

Enjoy working as a team.

Can work well under pressure

Good at meeting deadlines

Skills Required

Trustworthy

Have and share lots of ideas

Engage well with children

Quick learner

Able to report write or willing to learn

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 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

To continue on with us as keyperson maybe work up to room lead

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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About Disability Confident

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Summary

Little Treasures are looking for a dedicated Level 3 early years apprentice to work in a small setting with a wonderful team of practitioners, providing care and education for all children of nursery age. The post is for full time position and you will work closely with the room leader to understand all areas of work.

• College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
• To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
• To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
• To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

Future Prospects

To continue on with us as keyperson maybe work up to room lead

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.