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Realise Training; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Paid holidays

Job summary

Realise Training in Liverpool invites applications for an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice (Level 3). You will train on the job towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator standard, with 20% off-the-job learning and attendance at required training and events.

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalent is required. You will gain practical experience in a supportive team in a nursery setting and progress towards full employment on completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at a Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided to up-skill in your role.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings and input ideas.
• Under supervision, provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
• Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• Provide adult interaction with children in the nursery.
• Be aware of the nursery confidentiality policy.
• Support staff and engage in a good staff team.
• Attend out of working hours activities (training, meetings, events).
• Contribute to policies and procedures such as the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Contribute to hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery.
• Move to other parts of the nursery as part of training.

Skills

Able to work as part of a team

Punctuality

Time keeping skills

Attendance

Ambitious

Caring

Willing to learn

Enthusiastic

Patient

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Kiddy Academy Wavertree are looking for the right candidate to join them as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.

PLEASE NOTE - You must be Level 2 qualified to be considered for this role!

As an apprentice your duties will be:

• To attend team meetings and input ideas.
• Under supervision, to provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
• To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery.
• To be aware of the nurseries confidentiality policy.
• To support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings summer fair, Christmas party, etc.
• To input and contribute to ideas regarding implementation of policies and procedures such as Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in Nursery.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee's supervisor from time to time.
• To look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can you help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.
• To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
• To be aware of sections 7 & 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To understand that as part of training you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery.
• To be flexible in hours and duties in order to meet the needs and requirements of the nursery.

Kiddy Academy Day Nurseries also offer free uniform and paid holidays!

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at a Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

• Ambitious
• Caring
• Willing to learn

Skills Required

• Able to work as part of a team
• Punctuality

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)

Future Prospects

Full employment on completion of the apprenticeship.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Level 3

• Company: Realise Training
• Salary: £8 to £8 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 4LE
• Job type: Apprenticeship
• Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Summary

As an apprentice your duties will be:

• To attend team meetings and input ideas.
• Under supervision, to provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
• To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery.
• To be aware of the nurseries confidentiality policy.
• To support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings summer fair, Christmas party, etc.
• To input and contribute to ideas regarding implementation of policies and procedures such as Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in Nursery.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee's supervisor from time to time.
• To look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can you help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.
• To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
• To be aware of sections 7 & 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To understand that as part of training you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery.
• To be flexible in hours and duties in order to meet the needs and requirements of the nursery.

Kiddy Academy Day Nurseries also offer free uniform and paid holidays!

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at a Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

• Ambitious
• Patient
• Caring
• Willing to learn
• Enthusiastic

Skills Required

• Able to work as part of a team
• Time keeping skills
• Punctuality
• Attendance

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)

Future Prospects

Full employment on completion of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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