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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + birthday day off

Annual pay review

Team events

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Realise Training in Wickford is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice position. You will be trained on the job, with a buddy to support you, and you will work toward becoming a key person in the nursery. Training days are provided by a dedicated provider, with on-the-job learning.

You’ll gain practical experience while attending training to complete Level 3 qualifications for the Early Years Educator and related awards. The role offers full-time hours in a nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Desire to learn and develop in an apprentice role.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist team to deliver high standards of care and education in the nursery.
• Contribute to planning to support learning and development.
• Liaise with staff regarding children's needs and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to nursery policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliable

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Maths/English Functional Skills

Job description

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Wickford Station Avenue

• Company: Realise Training


• Salary: £16,146 to £16,146 a year


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Wickford, SS11 7AS


• Job type: Apprenticeship


• Posting date: 17 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 17 Oct 2026

Wickford Station Avenue are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to:

• To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.


• To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.


• To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.


• To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.


• To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.


• To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.

You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.


• Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.


• Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.


• Lunch provided


• Uniform provided


• Progression plans for all staff


• Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Desirable


• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential


• Passionate about learning and developing into a new role – Essential

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about working with children and able to use initiative.


• Calm approachable nature

Skills Required

• Great communication skills


• Passionate and reliable

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.

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)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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