Earn-While-You-Learn Early Years Educator Apprentice

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

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.