Early years Educator Apprentice - Alfreton
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Alfreton, South East/Southern, DE55 7JA |
| Company: | Realise Training |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-01726 |
Summary
As an apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality childcare in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
- Promote a child-centred approach aligned with our ethos: care, nurture, teach.
- Support safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards.
- Help assess children’s development under supervision.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the nursery team.
- Participate in training, meetings, and professional development (20% off-the-job learning).
- Positively represent the nursery in the community and at events.
What We’re Looking For:
- Empathy and enthusiasm for working with children.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel across Ashbourne settings if needed.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable.
Benefits:
Uniform provided
Closed over ChristmasTraining 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.
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