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Toad Hall Nursery Apprenticeship Opportunity
Toad Hall Nursery are looking for an apprentice eligible to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years. As an apprentice, you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner, supported by an award-winning training provider. Sound like something that might interest you? Read more about the role below.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
- 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).
Start Date
- Monday 31 August 2026
Duration
- 1 year 2 months
Positions Available
- 1
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic modern apprentices to join our growing nursery group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years, all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Duties
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age.
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure.
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities.
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential.
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team.
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play.
- To never be left unsupervised with the children.
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children.
- To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff referral scheme
- Annual Christmas Party!
- Health & well-being programme
- Sick pay
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Where You'll Work
Toad Hall Nursery Horley
19 Massetts Road
Horley
RH6 7DQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
- REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Training Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
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Training Schedule
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other Requirements
Toad Hall is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
We provide spacious, bright rooms tailored to each age group, with dedicated garden spaces for outdoor learning and play. Our nursery also features a separate sensory room and a studio room designed for creative activities.
With a team of long-standing, dedicated staff, our Manager, Kerry, brings extensive expertise in SEND, ensuring inclusive support for all children.
We offer a range of extra-curricular activities, including music and movement, Spanish, and sports, fostering creativity, language development, and physical well-being.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Paul Burton
Paul.Burton@realisetraining.com
0333 444 3973
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041792.
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
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