
Early Years Educator Apprentice
- Location
Watford - Employer
Longwood School and Nursery - Provider
Realise - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Opportunity Details
We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.
Responsibilities
•Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
•Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
•Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
•Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
•Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
•Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
•Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
•Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
•Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.
We can offer you;
•Additional leave
•Discounted or free food
•Company events
•On-site parking
Plus a salary up to £12.21 per hour dependant on age and experience.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Team player
Able to support fun leaning activities
Qualifications Required
Level 2 qualification in early years preferable
Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop
Caring
Reliable
Prospects
Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.
Other Information
Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.
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