Early Years Educator Apprentice - Nursery on the Heath
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £8.05 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 40 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bishops Stortford, Midlands, CM22 7EB |
| Company: | Realise Training |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-02092 |
Summary
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
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have a genuine love for working with children
Be caring, nurturing, and enthusiastic
Be eager to learn and develop within early years education
Work well as part of a team and take guidance positively
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
Payable bonus upon successful qualification
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.
14 Months
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