Early Years Educator Apprentice - Street Farm

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	£8 per hour
Additional salary information:	38 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	Elmswell, Anglia, IP30 9HD
Company:	Realise Training
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Job reference:	VAC-01997

Summary

Street Farm Day Nursery is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice with a genuine passion for working with children and a desire to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

About the Role
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team, playing an active role in children’s learning and development. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key person for a group of children
• Supporting planning, observations, and assessments
• Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer
In return for your commitment, we offer:
£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.
Free uniform
Discounted childcare
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Access to CPD and training via Noodle Now

Your Future with Us

Supportive Team: You’ll join a welcoming team that values your contribution and supports your learning and development
Build Your Network: Connect with early years professionals from day one
High Employability: Most apprentices secure employment or continue further study after completing their training
Career Progression: Many apprentices remain with us in permanent roles, progressing into higher-level positionsTraining 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.

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

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