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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Christmas Party

Job summary

Realise Training in Watford is offering an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. Join a nursery group to gain hands‑on experience while working toward your Level 3 qualification in Childcare.

You will train alongside qualified staff, participate in daily routines, and progress toward becoming an Early Years Practitioner within 12–15 months.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or higher, or willingness to complete functional skills.
• Strong interest in working with children and developing a career in Early Years.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and children.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to five years.
• Be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure.
• Help ensure a stimulating environment including layout, displays and equal opportunities.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of the children at all times.
• Work towards the EYFS statutory framework.
• Learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, as part of the team.
• Learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play.
• Never be left unsupervised with the children.
• Gain understanding of child development and its importance.
• Contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual Christmas Party.

Skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Policies & guidelines

Initiative

Reliability

Childcare passion

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice Toad Hall Nursery Watford

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
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual Christmas Party!

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

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

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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Company Information

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16,764.80 to £16,764.80 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Watford, WD17 4LA

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 4 Sept 2026

Closing date: 4 Oct 2026