Early Years Apprentice Practitioner - Hutton


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£8 to £8 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brentwood, CM13 1SJ
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is more than just a job. It’s the beginning of a meaningful and magical career. If you’ve got a big heart, a curious mind, and a love for little learners, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Learning on the job while gaining your Level 2 qualification in Early Years

• Supporting your team to create magical moments for children aged 0–5

• Playing, laughing, storytelling, building, baking, exploring—and learning every day!

• Building bonds with children and being part of their development journey

• Taking part in training, team meetings, and development workshops

• Keeping children safe, loved and supported—always

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including -

Retail & high-street staff discounts

• Access to free wellbeing support & counselling

• Birthday recognition and team celebration events

• Free uniform and name badge

• Mentoring and the chance to grow into a long-term role at Safari

• Real career progression within early years

Working Week

Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 30 hours per week

Qualifications Required

• No experience needed—just a willingness to grow and give it your all!

• You must be 16+ and not already qualified above Level 3 in childcare

• Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable

Personal Qualities

Someone enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn.

A kind and patient nature with a genuine passion for working with children.

A team player who’s ready to muck in, have fun, and start a rewarding career.

Skills Required

Professional

Communication

Team working

Ability to learn

Dedication

Patience

Training 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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Real career progression within early years

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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