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Recruitment

Specialists in early years apprenticeship recruitment and training.

Need great people for your nursery? We’ll find, train and support the right apprentices for your team - handling recruitment, training and admin so you don’t have to.

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Early Years recruitment specilaists
EY Apprenticeships Recruitment Made Easy

Recruitment made simple

At Realise, we make it easy for early years settings to find, train and keep great people through apprenticeships. Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to grow your team, we’ll support you with clear guidance and hands-on expertise.

Free apprentice recruitment service

Our dedicated recruitment team takes care of everything - from advertising your vacancies to shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews, all at no cost to you.

Dedicated support

Once your apprentice starts, our experienced local trainers provide regular, face-to-face support, to help them build confidence and skills that make a real difference in your setting.

Right learner, right programme

We make sure every apprentice is in the right place to succeed. Our team take the time to understand each learner’s goals and motivations, so both your setting and your apprentice get the best possible outcome. Our programmes are shaped with curiosity and real-world insight, and we’ll work with you to tailor training that fits your organisation’s needs.

Working together for success

We believe in strong partnerships. From day one, we’ll get to know your goals and challenges so that our training works around you. With outstanding achievement rates, quick End-Point Assessments and clear progression routes from entry level to leadership, we help your people and your setting thrive.

Talk through your requirements one-to-one with a specialist member of our team.

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How does our recruitment service work?

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Initial conversation

We discuss your setting, staffing and apprentice goals

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Vacancy advertising

Your vacancies are advertised to attract the right candidates

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Candidate screening

We shortlist suitable applicants based on skills and motivation

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Interviews

We arrange interviews with your shortlisted candidates 

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Selection and offer

You make the final decision and we handle the offer process

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Enrolment 

Support with paperwork, enrolment and first day of learning

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Training delivery

Our local trainers provide hands-on, high-quality learning

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Ongoing support

Regular check-ins to track progress and development

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End-point assessment 

We manage the end-point assessment (EPA) and advise on next steps

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Continuous partnership

We review success and support future recruitment or training needs

Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship options

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    Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

    Develop new talent from the ground up. This programme builds the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours your staff need to confidently support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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    Level 3 Early Years Educator

    Enhance quality across your setting. This qualification equips team members with strong foundations in child development, safeguarding and equality. This apprenticeship is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant, enabling apprentices to be counted in staffing ratios.

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    Our Brochure

    Discover more about these courses and explore our full range of programmes in our Early Years Brochure.

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