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Realise Training; Skegness; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus

Induction and ongoing training

Uniform provided

Job summary

Realise Training in Skegness is partnering with Little Learners Nursery to recruit an Early Years Apprentice. You will work toward a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience with children in a busy nursery setting. Expect a 40-hour week, with induction and on-the-job training.

Earn £8.10 per hour, with bonuses at completion and after one year. This apprenticeship offers practical development, supportive mentors, and a direct path to a future in early years

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Team player, enthusiastic, motivated, reliable with good communication.
• Ability to learn new skills and meet deadlines; self-discipline to complete coursework on time.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• Be a role model and showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures.
• Support the nursery management team to reach an outstanding Ofsted grade.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Little Learners Nursery

Little Learners Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Things to Consider:

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

Induction and ongoing training and uniform

Great childcare discounts

Amazing spaces for the children to thrive both indoors and out

Joining long standing teams

Good Location, close to the beach

Excellent positive relationships within the staff teams.

Working Week

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

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities

Team player, enthusiastic, motivated, fun, strong communication skills, reliable.

Skills Required

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to self learn and research and meet deadlines. Ability to use initiative and apply self discipline to completing coursework on time and to a good standard.

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

Secure job when qualification is gained, progression potential in a fast growing company.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Company Information

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £8.10 to £8.10 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Skegness, PE25 2AP

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 14 Sept 2026

Closing date: 14 Oct 2026

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