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Realise Training; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff referral scheme

Annual Christmas Party

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Realise Training is seeking a motivated Early Years Educator Apprentice for Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough. This 14-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience while working toward the Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator, in a supportive team environment.

You will learn under experienced childcare professionals, gain practical skills, and contribute to high-quality care for children aged birth to five.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or higher or willingness to complete functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate activities for children from birth to ~5 years.
• Be responsible for care and education within a key person structure.
• Maintain a stimulating environment including displays and resources.
• Assist with daily/weekly/monthly checks around the nursery.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of all children at all times.
• Work in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Support qualified staff with daily routines.
• Learn on the job to develop nursery nurse skills.
• Provide high-quality childcare and safety.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and never be left unsupervised
• Develop understanding of child development and observe/record as required

Skills

Building relationships

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Guidelines & policies

Initiative

Reliability

Childcare passion

Excellent communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or higher)

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice -Toad Hall Nursery Farnborough

Company: Realise Training
Salary: £16,764.80 to £16,764.80 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Farnborough, GU14 6SF
Job type: Apprenticeship
Posting date: 9 Oct 2026
Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare?

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Duties

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
• Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
• Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
• To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
• To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
• To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
• To never be left unsupervised with the children
• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
• To contribute/complete children's observations and records where require

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual Christmas Party!
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Working Week

40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

Qualifications Required

• You need to have at least a 4/C Grade or above GCSE maths and English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship

Personal Qualities

• You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
• You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

Skills Required

• Confident in building relationships at all levels
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Safeguarding
• Can work to guidelines and policies
• Uses initiative
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children
• Excellent communication 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 upskill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Apprenticeship Standard

• 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

On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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