Early years Educator Apprentice
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 36 Hours per week flexible 4/5 day week patterns |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, E17 7HF |
| Company: | Realise Training |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-01799 |
Summary
Purpose of the Role
To work with babies under two years old, providing nurturing care and a safe, stimulating environment that supports their individual development. Build warm, secure relationships that help children feel confident and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily routines within the base room
* Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities meeting children’s physical, emotional, social and learning needs
* Prepare, support and clear away activities, meals and snacks
* Support sleep routines, nappy changing and early toilet training
* Follow safeguarding responsibilities and nursery policies at all times
* Ensure the nursery is secure at all times
* Work cooperatively as part of the nursery team
* Demonstrate good attendance, punctuality and professionalism
* Build positive relationships with parents and carersTraining 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.
14 Months
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