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Realise Training; Norwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden in Norwich is offering a Nursery Apprentice role. You will provide high‑quality care and education while gaining hands‑on experience in a nurturing setting, and work towards recognised childcare qualifications.

Responsibilities include fostering development, safeguarding children, and complying with policies. The role is full‑time, with shifts to be discussed, and training is provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• GCSE passes in Maths and English
• Some previous childcare knowledge or experience
• Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship is in progress
• Previous Level 2 desirable
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Good written and IT skills

Responsibilities

• Nurture an environment for all‑round development and high care standards
• Ensure safety, security and well‑being of all children in your care
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• Carry out additional duties such as domestic tasks, snack preparation and equipment cleaning

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Good written skills

Enthusiastic

Kind

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE passes in Maths and English

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard

Job description

At Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden each child is special and unique and as such they recognise different individual needs. Children learn best when praised, valued and encouraged. At Humpty Dumpty’s Kindergarden the journey of learning is fun.

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:

• To nurture an environment in which children are encouraged in their all round development and where high standards of care are provided.
• To take responsibility for the safety, security and well‑being of all the children in your care.
• To adhere to all company Policies and Procedures at all times.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snacks meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

Working Week

Monday to Friday Shifts to be discussed

Qualifications Required

GCSE passes in Maths and English

Some previous childcare knowledge or experience

Personal Qualities

Kind

Willing to learn

Skills Required

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 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

Permanent position and moving up within the nursery

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Apprentice

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £17,559.60 to £17,559.60 a year

Hours: Full‑time

Location: Norwich, NR8 6HT

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 24 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

Summary

At Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden each child is special and unique and as such they recognise different individual needs. Children learn best when praised, valued and encouraged. At Humpty Dumpty’s Kindergarden the journey of learning is fun.

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:

• To nurture an environment in which children are encouraged in their all round development and where high standards of care are provided.
• To take responsibility for the safety, security and well‑being of all the children in your care.
• To adhere to all company Policies and Procedures at all times.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snacks meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

Working Week

Monday to Friday Shifts to be discussed

Qualifications Required

Previous Level 2 desirable

GCSE passes in Maths and English

Some previous childcare knowledge or experience

Personal Qualities

Enthusiastic

Kind

Willing to learn

Skills Required

Communication skills

IT skills

Good written skills

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 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

Permanent position and moving up within the nursery

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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