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Realise Training; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits portal

Discounts at high street stores

Staff referral scheme

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day

24/7 remote GP

Healthcare cashback plan

May I Say Thank You awards

Extra paid holiday during Christmas

Job summary

Realise Training in Rushden is offering an Early Years Apprentice Practitioner role. You will gain hands‑on experience in a high‑quality childcare setting while working toward the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Training is provided on the job, with benefits including a staff portal discount, childcare savings, Wellbeing Day, 24/7 remote GP, and a healthcare cashback plan.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 desirable.
• On‑the‑job training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship.
• Committed to a career in early years education.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet each child’s individual needs and support them throughout the day.
• Engage in activities such as reading, mealtimes, play, and changing nappies.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and build positive relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Patience

Positive

Practical

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard

Job description

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Rushden

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well‑known and sought‑after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands‑on experience in a high‑quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.

You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home‑delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all‑expenses‑paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones.

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

Positive

Practical

Passionate about a career in early years

Focused

Skills Required

Professional

Communication

Ability to learn

Dedication

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
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Rushden

Company: Realise Training Salary: £16,640 to £16,640 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Rushden, NN10 0LH Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 24 Sept 2026

Summary

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well‑known and sought‑after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands‑on experience in a high‑quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.

You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, heavily discounted childcare, a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’ just for you, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home‑delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. We also celebrate our team through initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, which includes an all‑expenses‑paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones.

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

Positive

Practical

Passionate about a career in early years

Compassionate

Focused

Skills Required

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

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
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

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

Future Prospects

Continued development and progression

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.

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