Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Level 3

Posting date:	16 January 2026
Salary:	£7.55 per hour
Additional salary information:	Monday to Friday 40 hours a week, shifts to be confirmed at offer stage
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 February 2026
Location:	Milton Keynes, London, MK17 0RF
Company:	Realise Training
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Job reference:	VAC-01791

Summary

Some Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years would be an advantage
Education/Training Qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or working towards level 2 or 3.


Skills and Abilities

You will have a professional and mature approach to work.
You will need to be flexible in relation to your working hours
Reliable and conscientious in your care of the children
You will need to be an effective team member.
You will have an understanding of the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for children.
Be prepared to undertake additional training, i.e. Child Protection, Equal Opportunities.
You will need to be aware of the importance of working within set policies and guidelines.
Be able to work as part of a professional Childcare team.
Have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Have an understanding of children's needs and behaviour
The ability to set appropriate activities for children, which are stimulating and age appropriate.
To be able to help children respect people of different race, ability, gender, religion and culture.
To be motivated and to motivate the children and staff.
The ability to develop imaginative ideasTraining 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 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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