Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

Realise Training Group; Eridge Green; Remote; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Realise Training Group is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support high-quality learning, development, and care for children aged 0–5 in a preschool nursery setting. You will work under the guidance of the Nursery Manager to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment and foster positive relationships with parents and carers.

This apprenticeship focuses on on-the-job training with 20% off-the-job learning with Realise as the provider, progressing toward Level 2 EY Practitioner

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at C or above are required.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible with a high level of motivation.
• Able to work under stress with a calm and caring nature.
• A creative thinker with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of care, learning, and development for children aged 0–5 years.
• Maintain a safe and secure nursery environment for children, staff, and visitors.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s development.
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal Communication

Organisational Skills

Administrative & IT skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (level C or above)

Job description

Vacancy Detail

The Early Years Apprentice at Bunny Run nursery is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality learning, development, and care for children aged 0–5 years within a preschool nursery setting. The role involves contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors, while promoting positive relationships with parents and carers to support each child’s development, under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of care, learning, and development for children aged 0–5 years
• Maintain a safe and secure nursery environment for children, staff, and visitors
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s development
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager

Qualifications required

• To hold or be able to achieve English and mathematics GCSEs at level C or above
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
• A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
• Able to perform under stress
• A creative thinker
• A good sense of humour
• Calm and caring nature

Skills required

• Empathy and understanding of children under five.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Administrative and basic IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative

Future Prospects

Transition to study Level 3 EY Apprenticeship and following this, Full time employment as Nursery Practitioner

Future Prospects

Transition to study Level 3 EY Apprenticeship and following this, Full time employment as Nursery Practitioner

Other Information

Onsite Parking. Driving is essential as there is no public transport to the nursery.

Other Information

Onsite Parking. Driving is essential as there is no public transport to the nursery.

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.

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.