Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

What you'll do

• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training

• You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
• Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
• This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
• This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
• Training will take place in the workplace
• You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
• You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
• Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration
• Working in a nursery setting full time, min 30hrs a week
• Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks
• Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Training Schedule will be communicated once Candidate is successful

After the apprenticeship

• Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion.

Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
• Essential: Functional Skills, Maths & English (grade Level 2)

Things to consider

• You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship
• A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning
• You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery

Vacancy Description:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
• Supporting children's learning and development
• Supporting children's self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations

About the employer

Smarty Pants Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2017, has been running in Plaistow, Newham for a total of 25 years. It aims to provide exceptional care to children, in a rich yet challenging environment, allowing the children extensive opportunities to learn and explore. In a culturally-diverse setting, it embraces parents, children and employees from all walks of life and strives to cater to the needs of the wider community.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SWIFT ACI
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 15 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £12,480 a year