Early Years Educator Apprentice TOSN Tadcaster Road
| Company: | Realise Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £320 to £320 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | York, YO24 1HF |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Dec 2026 |
Summary
You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. Bring your curiosity, kindness, and willingness to learn, and we’ll support you as you find your feet.
Why Join Our Team?
We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:
Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.
Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll learn through a combination of dedicated training and hands-on experience, with colleagues beside you to explain, demonstrate, and help you build confidence.
One moment you might be helping children explore textures or build a tower. The next, you could be learning how familiar routines help children feel safe and settled.
With guidance from your team, you’ll:
Help create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels included and encouraged
Support play and learning inspired by children’s interests and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Learn about children’s development, noticing and celebrating the steps they take
Build caring relationships with children, families, and colleagues, learning how to share updates about each child’s day
Help with everyday routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and rest
Develop your understanding of safeguarding, hygiene, and safe practice
Complete your apprenticeship training and tasks, putting your learning into practice along the way
Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As an apprentice, that means taking responsibility for your learning, treating others with kindness, and being willing to ask questions and try something new.
Where You'll Be Working
Our beautiful nursery is based in a three-story Victorian townhouse, set back from the road and opposite the beautiful York Racecourse. Buses run frequently in and out of the city, with a bus stop directly outside the nursery. We also have ample parent parking available on-site, with additional convenient parking options for staff located just a short distance from the nursery. One of the most popular aspects of our nursery is our Forest School, located just 10 minutes away in a peaceful woodland environment, offers children the chance to explore and learn in a dedicated outdoor classroom surrounded by nature. This is where our ethos comes to life and the children can engage in Forest School classes, planting organic fruit and vegetables which can be eaten once they’ve grown.
Working Week
38 hours per week. 20% of your working week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning.
Qualifications Required
GCSE level education and experience working with children is preferred for a level 3 role.
Personal Qualities
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in working with children and a willingness to learn.
You’ll bring:
Kindness, patience, and curiosity about how children learn and grow
A positive approach to teamwork and getting involved
Reliability and care in the things you do
Openness to feedback and the confidence to ask for help when you need it
Commitment to completing your apprenticeship training and developing your skills
Whether you’re taking your first steps into work or exploring a new career direction, we’d love to hear what draws you to Early Years.
Skills Required
Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea
You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairy-tale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page
Having a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families; there is simply no other job quite like this one
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 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.
Future Prospects
We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.
Apprenticeship Duration
14 Months
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