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Realise Training; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

The Realise Training apprenticeship is based in our Tiny Acorns nursery in Aylesbury. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment, and supporting lead educators to promote child development and well-being.

You will work toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, with on-the-job training provided by Realise. The program runs for 14 months with progression opportunities within the nursery group.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years preferable.
• Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.

Skills

Team player

Able to support fun leaning activities

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years preferable

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food

Working Week

Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Qualifications Required

Level 2 qualification in early years preferable

Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Personal Qualities

Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop

Caring

Reliable

Skills Required

Team player

Able to support fun leaning activities

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.

Future Prospects

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Educator Apprentice Tiny Acorns

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8.25 to £8.25 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aylesbury, HP18 9BZ

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Summary

The position is in our Tiny Acorns nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• On-site parking

Working Week

Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Qualifications Required

Level 2 qualification in early years preferable

Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Personal Qualities

Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop

Caring

Reliable

Skills Required

Good communication skills

Team player

Able to support fun leaning activities

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.

Future Prospects

Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

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.

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