Early Years Practitioner Apprentice -Twixus Childcare Centre

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Realise Training is offering an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice position at Twixus Childcare Centre. You will be trained on the job, with a buddy, and work towards taking the role of a key person in the nursery while attending training days with our training providers.

This apprenticeship lasts 12 months, with 40 hours per week, and includes on‑the‑job training to develop EYFS practice and safeguarding skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or willingness to complete functional skills.
• Strong commitment to apprenticeship duration and on‑the‑job training.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children birth to five.
• Care and education of children within a key person structure.
• Support in creating a stimulating environment including displays and equal opportunities.
• Assist with nursery checks and daily routines under supervision.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.
• Learn EYFS frameworks and the skills of a nursery nurse on the job.
• Contribute to observations and records as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding awareness

Policy adherence

Initiative

Communication

Reliability

Passion for children

Education

GCSE Maths & English C or above

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Twixus Childcare Centre

Twixus Childcare Centre are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.

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 required

About you

• You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
• You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
• You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
• 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

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.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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

12 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.

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8 - £8

Hours: Full-time

Location: St Pauls Cray, BR5 3SZ

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 22 Jul 2026

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026