Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

We are currently looking for someone who has a passion to work with children spending time, watching and playing with them. To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery. To give support to other team members throughout the nursery. To work as part of a growing team.

What you'll do

• To care for children in a high standard making sure to follow health and safety and safeguarding measurements
• To follow children's development and welfare requirements make sure they are on track
• To support and encourage children to learn new things and gain new skills daily
• To ensure children are in an equal, diverse and inclusive environment
• You will be learning while working and gaining knowledge in your studies to achieve the qualifications

Training

• Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment
• Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework
• You will be doing other training like food hygiene/safety, fire safety, online safety in early years, safeguarding/child protection, first aid and much more. You will be then a qualified Early Years Educator Level 3
• The training will be while you are at work and during your weekly time out. This could change depending on the ratios
• Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

After the apprenticeship

• Once they are qualified, they will have the opportunities to grow and become room leader and continue their professional development

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade D)

About the employer

We are a growing nursery who has a passion for caring for children. Our aim is to build the community up by encouraging the children to gain new skills and develop in all areas o learning. We give children an enabling environment where they can strive and become the best of themselves.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SWIFT ACI
• Expected duration: 9 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday minimum 35 hours a week. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year